ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - The city of Albany hosted a Toys for Tots toy drive with community partners including the Albany Fire Department and the Salvation Army to help ensure local children receive Christmas presents.

Krista Monk, Public Information Officer for the city of Albany, said the community response has been encouraging as the Christmas season begins.

“That just puts a huge smile on my heart we actually had somebody come by two bags of toys for us and I could not have been more excited to see that cause knowing that some kids are going to get some toys they weren’t expecting this year is really exciting for us,” Monk said.

The toy drive featured additional activities to bring Christmas spirit to Albany. Food trucks provided meals for attendees, local vendors participated in the event, and Santa Claus made an appearance for children.

The collaborative effort between city officials, emergency services, and charitable organizations aims to reach families who might not otherwise be able to provide Christmas gifts for their children. This event continues the program’s mission of ensuring no child goes without a gift during the Christmas season.

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