Toy Drive Underway in Middletown

MIDDLETOWN, RI — It's underway already. The Middletown police launched the annual Holiday Toy Drive last Tuesday. Santa's Helpers in the community have until Dec. 18 to bring s toy by the station on Valley Road.

Here's the lowdown.

Wanted: New and unwrapped gifts.

Also Wanted: Money donations for additional gifts.

The police aim to help the "less fortunate families from our Town have a happy and joyous holiday season," the spokesman said. They're teaming up with the Middletown School District, local housing organizations, and the state Children Youth & Families Department (DCYF) to locate eligible families.

If you would like to donate, there will be a drop box at the Middletown Police Department located at 123 Valley Road. There will also be drop boxes located at various school buildings throughout the district.

Questions? Please contact Community Policing Officer David Guerriero at 401-846-1144 extension 7023.

"The department would like to thank all that donate in advance for helping to spread holiday cheer throughout the town" police said.