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Named For Late Offficer, Hoboken Toy Drive Seeking Donations Through Friday

The Hoboken police and fire departments have teamed up to help make the holiday merry and bright for young boys and girls. You can help.

Sgt. Peter Zanin passed away last year. He was dedicated each year to the Hoboken toy drive.
Sgt. Peter Zanin passed away last year. He was dedicated each year to the Hoboken toy drive. (Courtesy Tracy Gavant)

HOBOKEN, NJ — The Hoboken Police and Fire Department have joined forces once again this year to collect toys for the Sgt. Peter Zanin “Peachy” Toy Drive, to help make the holiday merry and bright for young boys and girls.

The drive is known for Sgt. Peter Zanin, who was dedicated to running it each year. He passed away suddenly a year ago. READ MORE: Hoboken Mourns Sudden Loss Of Police Sgt. Peter Zanin

Contributors can donate unwrapped, new toys or gift cards of any denomination to one of the three toy drop off locations this holiday season. The toys collected will be donated to Hoboken Grace Church for its Annual Christmas Exchange.

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Drop-off locations:

The Hoboken Police Dept, 106 Hudson St., any time through Friday, Dec. 10.
The Hoboken Fire House, 1313 Washington St., between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. through Friday, Dec. 10.

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For any additional information or questions, email drishtia@hobokenpd.org or
gigantem@hobokenpd.org.

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