<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2D2xvb_0wDmx6qA00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2D2xvb_0wDmx6qA00" width="746" height="482" ></figure>Special to IFNThe Statesville Police Department is excited to announce the kickoff of the 2024 Fill the Trailer Toy Drive, a community initiative aimed at spreading holiday cheer to families in need.Many families in our community face financial hardship and are unable to provide the extras that make the holiday season special for their children. Organizers hope this toy drive will make a significant difference and bring joy to these families.Event Kickoff at Statesville PumpkinfestThe official kickoff for this year’s Fill the Trailer Toy Drive will take place at Pumpkinfest in Downtown Statesville from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 2. The SPD invites residents to bring new, unwrapped toys or gifts suitable for children and teenagers 0-17 years. The drop-off location will be at the intersection of Tradd Street and E. Broad Street.Donation IdeasGift ideas include: ♦ Board games, cards, travel games, puzzles, and books;♦ Sports-related items, including footballs, basketballs, soccer balls;♦ Electronic handheld or portable games;♦ Manicure sets, hair &amp; nail accessories, fragrance sets;♦ Hat &amp; glove sets, scarves;♦ Art &amp; drawing supply sets, craft sets, educational toys; and♦ Remote controlled vehicles, toy cars, action figures, dollsThe SPD cannot accept gift cards, monetary donations, clothing, stuffed animals, or food items. Donation Drop-off LocationDonations can be dropped off at the Statesville Police Department at 330 S. Tradd Street in the designated drop-off area through December 13. For those who prefer to contribute via online shopping, you can also order gifts through Amazon and have them shipped directly to SPD Headquarters using the QR code below:<img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3F04ED_0wDmx6qA00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3F04ED_0wDmx6qA00" width="242" height="242" >Additional Toy Drive DatesTo make it easier for the community to participate, SPD officers and staff will also be present at the Walmart Supercenter at 1116 Crossroads Drive on the following dates:♦ Saturday, November 9, from 12 to 4 p.m.♦ Saturday, November 16, from 12 to 4 p.m.♦ Saturday, December 7, from 12 to 4 p.m.♦ Saturday, December 14, from 12 to 4 p.m.</div></body>

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SPD announces kickoff for 2024 Fill the Trailer Toy Drive

The Statesville Police Department is excited to announce the kickoff of the 2024 Fill the Trailer Toy Drive, a community initiative aimed at spreading holiday cheer to families in need. Many families in our community face financial hardship and are unable to provide the extras that make the holiday season...