Patriots Host 'Gifts From The Gridiron' Holiday Shopping Event

FOXBOROUGH, MA — Thirty local kids got to shop with some of the region's biggest stars during the Patriots Foundation's annual Gifts From The Gridiron holiday shopping event.

Led by Devin McCourty and a number of other Patriots, the event was hosted at Bass Prop Shops at Patriot Place this week.

According to the foundation the event "helps local children shop for themselves and wrap gifts for friends and family."

"It's just an important and special time of the year I think for everyone," said McCourty.

"Just being able to walk around and buy different gifts and allow a kid an opportunity for an hour, hour and a half, for everything to just be about them and getting their needs, it's a special time," he added.

In addition to the shopping event, the Patriots Foundation also hosts a toy drive that runs through Dec. 17.

Blue and white collection bins are placed throughout Patriot Place, and those interested can bring new and unwrapped toys to donate.

Collection bin locations include:

• Entrance to Showcase Cinemas
• Patriot Place Management Office and Hallway
• Bass Pro Shops
• Entrance to the Patriots Pro Shop

Suggested donation items include:

• Action figures
• Art supplies including markers, washable paints, colored pencils and drawing pads
• Board games
• Books
• Building toys (blocks, etc.)
• Dolls
• Educational toys (science, math, reading, etc.)
• Footballs, soccer balls and assorted sporting goods
• Jewelry kits
• Musical toys
• School supplies
• Toy cars and trucks
• New winter clothing – gloves, hats, jackets and mittens