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The Cape Coral Fire Department is collecting toys and gifts for children of all ages at all 13 Cape Coral fire stations and in the lobby of City Hall. Until Dec. 16, the Cape Coral Fire Department will be collecting toys and gifts for children in the community who have special needs, suffer from chronic illnesses such as cancer, are in foster care, or have families struggling with financial difficulties.

Donations for boys and girls of all ages (newborn to 17 years) are needed. Gifts for teens are often in short supply. Please consider donating gift cards, makeup, body soaps and lotions, perfume or cologne, arts and crafts supplies, sport equipment, or entertainment items for this age group.

Collection boxes for the toy drive are located at all 13 fire stations throughout Cape Coral:

• Station 1 – 4610 Coronado Parkway

• Station 2 – 521 Nicholas Parkway

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• Station 3 – 1627 Everest Parkway

• Station 4 – 2007 Santa Barbara Blvd.

• Station 5 – 1029 Diplomat Parkway

• Station 6 – 4540 Chiquita Parkway

• Station 7 – 3942 Burnt Store Road N

• Station 8 – 707 SW 1st St.

• Station 9 – 4107 Pelican Blvd.

• Station 10 – 3623 Gator Circle West

• Station 11 -1038 Burnt Store Road

• Station 12 – 2129 Chiquita Blvd.

• Station 13 – 2025 NE 6th St.

• And in the lobby of City Hall, 1015 Cultural Park Blvd.

“Last year, almost 1,100 children received toys and gifts which is the most assistance the Cape Coral Fire Department has ever been able to provide through the toy drive,” said Acting Fire Chief Michael Russell, “We are grateful that through the continued support and generosity of the Cape Coral community, we are able to assist our neighbors who need a little help giving their children a happier holiday.”

For more information on the toy drive, to become a business partner, or to request donations please visit capecoralfire.com/toy-drive.