Rye Toy Bank Collecting Donations For Those In Need This Holiday Season

RYE, NH — In collaboration with Rye Fire, the Rye Toy Bank is currently accepting donations for this year's annual toy drive.

The drive will be held until the week before Christmas. Donation boxes are located throughout town in municipal and public safety buildings and in every school. Accepted items include unwrapped, new/unused toys, and clothing items for all ages. Wrapped items are accepted, however, community members are asked to label what the items are including any sizes or colors.

Rye Toy Bank works directly with schools, parents, and community members to collect much-needed items for those in need during the holiday season. Once the Rye Toy Bank meets the needs of the community, they give the remaining donations to other local communities and toy drives.

This year’s toy drive is being held in honor of Lt. Charles "Chuck" Gallant, who passed away last year. Lt. Gallant was deeply involved in the Rye Toy Bank, volunteering countless hours throughout the holidays.

For more information, contact Rye Toy Bank Director Bob Whittet at RyeToyBank@gmail.com.

Submitted by the Rye Toy Bank.