Guilford Announces Annual Holiday Gift Drive: Details

GUILFORD, CT — Guilford officials have launched the town’s annual holiday gift drive, a community effort to support residents in need during the upcoming season.

The drive is a partnership between the Guilford Police Department, Guilford Youth & Family Services, Guilford Social Services, and the Parks & Recreation Department. Organizers said the goal is to ensure that every Guilford resident who needs support "receive a little joy this holiday season."

Residents can participate in two ways. Monetary donations may be made online through the town’s holiday gift drive link, and new, unwrapped toys or gift cards can be dropped off at the Guilford Community Center at 32 Church Street, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., or at the Guilford Police Department. Online orders can also be shipped directly to the community center.

Donations will be accepted through Dec. 16.

The town has also created an Amazon Wishlist for Guilford seniors, featuring items selected specifically for them. Gifts purchased from the wishlist should be shipped to 32 Church Street, Guilford, CT 06437.

Officials encouraged residents to take part and "join together to make a difference during the holidays."

For more information, contact Guilford Parks and Rec at clowe@guilfordct.gov or call 203-453-8068.