Crab's Claw Inn In Lavallette Hosting Toy Drive Tonight

A local woman is trying to again turn the night before Thanksgiving into a night of giving.

Stephanie Salardino, an East Brunswick resident who has a summer home in Point Pleasant Beach, has again organized toy drives at bars and restaurants in Ocean County for tonight, Thanksgiving eve.

She said she was inspired by her own children to start the drives, which began four years ago.

“I see the joy on their faces when they open a gift,” she said. “Every child should have that happiness and joy during the holidays.”

The Crab's Claw Inn in Lavallette is hosting the drive, with all toys donated going to Faith Lutheran Church for distribution to families in need, she said.

The toy drive runs until 11 p.m.