Stamford Firefighters' Toy Drive Gives Toys To 950 Children

STAMFORD, Conn. -- The Stamford Professional Fire Fighters Association's 2013 Holiday Toy Drive collected 950 toys for needy children.

Stamford Firefighters prepare to deliver toys to children in need as part of the 2013 Holiday Toy Drive.
Photo Credit: *Contributed*

Joe Jenkins

01/14/2014 4:00 a.m.

Fire fighters delivered toys to children at the Franklin Street Shelter, the Salvation Army, the Wilson Food Pantry, pediatric patients at Stamford Hospital and selected families in response to Dear Santa letters.

“Every year, we try to help parents dealing with financial hardships and give back so that every child can have a special holiday experience," Fire Fighter Donald Lowndes said in a statement. "We’re excited that we were able to lend a helping hand to some of our community members and put smiles on children’s faces."

One of the largest contributors to the drive was Bartlett Tree Experts, who donated $3,700 worth of toys.

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