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Toys Still Needed For Hoboken Kids As Drive Is Extended Through Friday Night
The Hoboken toy drive needs more donations so there will be enough for kids at a Hoboken Housing party.
HOBOKEN, NJ — A Hoboken toy drive has been extended through this Friday at 8 p.m. in order to make sure there are enough gifts for local kids at an upcoming holiday party.
The police Tweeted on Wednesday:
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PLEASE RT and share! Sergeant Zanin’s Toy Drive is extended thanks to us partnering with @HousingHoboken for their Winter Wonderland event December 20th from 5-8pm!! 🎁🎁🎁 https://t.co/4sVj7vNtE6
— Hoboken PSOA (@HobokenPSOA2) December 15, 2021
The Hoboken Police and Fire Department joined forces again this year 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
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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.
Drop-off locations:
The Hoboken Police Dept, 106 Hudson St., any time through (updated) Friday, Dec. 17.
The Hoboken Fire House, 1313 Washington St., between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. through Friday, Dec. 17.
For any additional information or questions, email drishtia@hobokenpd.org or
gigantem@hobokenpd.org.
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