East Naples Fire Department annual toy drive is under way

The East Naples Fire Department is accepting new, unwrapped gifts to help make happy holidays for needy children in Collier County. Donations to the annual Toy Drive Command can be dropped off at any fire station in East Naples, Golden Gate or Marco Island. Cash and checks are also welcome and much appreciated.

Qualified families must sign up to receive gifts from the Toy Drive Command. Signup takes place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, at Eagle Creek Plaza, at 12628 E. Tamiami Trial. Parents must bring a birth certificate for each child and a photo ID of themselves. Toy Drive Command volunteers will escort and assist parents with gift selections from 5-8 p.m. Dec. 16, 17 and 18 at the Eagle Creek location.

Monetary donations can be dropped off at any toy drive site or mailed to East Naples Fire Prevention Bureau, 5001 E. Tamiami Trail, Naples, 34113. For more information, call 774-2800 or 774-7111. 