Seasonal & Holidays

A Vernon Holiday Season Tradition — Toys For Tikes — In Need Of Donations

It's time again for toy donations for a holiday program run by The Vernon Fire Department.

Toys for Tikes is one of the biggest holiday events each year in Vernon.
Toys for Tikes is one of the biggest holiday events each year in Vernon. (Town of Vernon)

VERNON, CT — It's time again for one of Vernon's biggest charitable endeavors.

The Vernon Volunteer Firefighters Association is seeking contributions of new toys and financial donations for its annual Toys for Tikes gift drive.

Each Christmas the firefighters distribute the toys to the community's less -fortunate children.

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Toys will be collected until Dec. 19.

New, unwrapped toys can be dropped off at any of the following locations:

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  • American Legion Post 14
  • Asymmetry Salon
  • Barnett Bodyart
  • Big Sky Fitness
  • Casey's Cafe
  • Deyly Strength
  • Evolution Hair Design
  • Farm Car Care
  • French Social Circle
  • Great Harvest Bread Co.
  • Little Mark's BBQ & Grill
  • Maple Grove
  • Opportunity Works
  • Pioneer Health Compounding Pharmacy
  • The Pickleball Place
  • Rockville Public Library
  • Rocky's Ace Hardware
  • Route 83 Auto Ctr
  • Spare Time
  • Suburban Subaru
  • Superior Energy
  • Vernon Board of Education
  • Vernon Diner
  • Vernon, CT Police Department
  • Vernon Senior Center
  • Vernon Town Hall
  • ViVo Chiropractic
  • West Main St. Barber Shop

Distribution to families who have pre-registered will take place on Dec. 22 after 6:30 p.m.

Financial donations can be sent to:

Vernon Volunteer Firefighters Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 951
Vernon, CT 06066

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