Gig Harbor Fire Gathering Toy And Food Donations For Santa

GIG HARBOR, WA — Santa is back, and he's teaming up with Gig Harbor Firefighters to help support children in need this holiday season.

Over the next few weeks, jolly Saint Nick and firefighters will be hosting a series of toy and food donation drives to support the local FISH food bank, and they're hoping the community will be available to step and make some children's holiday wishes come true.

Here's a look at all the events announced so far:

In 2019, the Gig Harbor Peninsula FISH Food Bank served 3,350 children, 4,340 families and 9,850 individuals. Last year they also managed to gather Christmas toys for over 300 local children, and they hope to give out even more this year with the support of Gig Harbor Fire.

Learn more about their annual Christmas Toy Program on their website.

In Washington, one in nine people and one out of every seven children struggles with hunger, according to Feeding America. They estimated it would take a total of $438,026,000 per year to keep people facing hunger in Washington fed.

Patch has partnered with Feeding America to help raise awareness on behalf of the millions of Americans facing hunger. Feeding America, which supports 200 food banks across the country, estimates that in 2020, more than 50 million Americans will not have enough nutritious food to eat due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. This is a Patch social good project; Feeding America receives 100 percent of donations. Find out how you can donate in your community or find a food pantry near you.