Fort Scott Fire Department personnel wanted to get involved in their community at Christmas time.

Assistant Chief Mike Miles said the firefighters saw other departments in the region do a toy drive for the community and decided last year to organize one.

The toy drive will be from 5 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 11 in front of the fire station.

“We wanted to get involved,” he said. “I’d seen it done elsewhere. We also do a boot drive in front of the department at 1604 S. National from 5 to 8:30 p.m. for monetary donations which will raise funds to buy gift cards for older children.”

“We will direct people with toys through the bay where they can leave their toys and go onto Judson Street then,” he said.

“We lower the bucket (on the fire truck) and people can drop toys in.”

Bicycle donations for ages 4-12 are needed.

The Beacon,  a local helping agency and the local Elks Lodge will be the recipients of the toys that will be distributed to children.

About the Beacon

The Beacon Food Pantry in Fort Scott, KS, is dedicated to alleviating food insecurity by offering essential food assistance to households in need. Our mission is to ensure that individuals and families have access to nutritious food, supporting their health and well-being during challenging times, according to its website.

 

About the Elks

The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the U.S.A. is a
 Fraternal Organization whose mission is to:

To inculcate the principles of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity; to recognize a belief in God; to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its Members; to quicken the spirit of American patriotism; to cultivate good fellowship; to perpetuate itself as a fraternal organization, and to provide for its government, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America will serve the people and communities through benevolent programs, demonstrating that Elks Care and Elks Share, according to its website.