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Hayward PD Kicks Off Cops 4 Kids Toy Drive
The annual event helps provide gifts and necessary items, such as clothing and school supplies, to less fortunate families in Hayward.

HAYWARD, CA — The Hayward Police Department has kicked off its annual Cops 4 Kids Toy Drive and Fundraiser and is as looking to community members for support.
According to a news release on the annual event, the toy drive helps provide gifts and necessary items — like clothing and school supplies — to less fortunate families in Hayward.
For those wishing to participate, donations can be made at Target in North Hayward, 19661 Hesperian Boulevard on Fridays and Saturdays between 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. where members will be stationed or at the Hayward Police Station at 300 W. Winton Avenue.
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If you are interested in supporting this year’s toy drive, you can donate by dropping donations at Target in North Hayward at 19661 Hesperian Boulevard on Fridays and Saturdays between 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. where members will be stationed or by dropping donations at the Hayward Police Station at 300 W. Winton Avenue.
Cash donations can be made via Venmo @HaywardPolice and typing “Toy Drive Donation” in the notes or items can be purchased from the Hayward Police Amazon Wish List by clicking here. If purchasing on Amazon the department asks you use the registry address for shipping and do not gift wrap items.
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For more information on the Hayward Police Department's Cops 4 Kids program, call (510) 293-5051 or (510) 293-1043, send an email here, or visit the department online by clicking here.
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