(Red Oak, Iowa) – Officials with the Red Oak Police Department says their 9th Annual “Toys for Tots” drive is underway. The event serves children and families who may not otherwise experience the full joy of the holiday season. Last year, more than 130 children from Montgomery County received toys through the program, enabling them to enjoy the holiday with their families.

Donations of NEW unwrapped toys for kids age 0-to 14, or monetary donations, are being accepted through December 14th. Toys may be dropped-off at the following locations in Red Oak: The Police Department; Fareway store; Red Oak Express; YMCA; Val’s Sugar Shack; Dollar General; Tractor Supply; the Buck Snort; Dollar Tree/Family Dollar Store; Montgomery County Memorial Hospital, and the Red Oak Library.

Monetary donations may be made payable to: Behind The Shields. Child sign-ups for the “Toys for Tots” program will take place at the Red Oak Fire Station on Thursday, Nov. 21st, from 3-until 5-p.m., and at the Red Oak Fareway Meat and Grocery, on Dec. 2nd, from 4:30-until 6:30-p.m.  Children ages 0-14 may be signed-up. Please bring the child’s birth certificate or medical card.  The deadline to sign children-up is Dec. 3, 2024.

If you have any questions, please call Amber Jennings at 712-623-6500.