Humboldt Bay Firefighters “Share the Magic of Christmas” Toy Drive And “Santa for Seniors”

Humboldt Bay Fighters will kick-off their annual “Share the Magic of Christmas” Toy Drive at the Bayshore Mall on November 28 at 9:30 am.  Humboldt Bay Firefighters will be escorting Santa Claus through the Mall, from the Food Court to Santa’s Pavilion.  Children will have the opportunity to have their picture taken with Santa Claus and local firefighters. The media is encouraged to attend.

• Firefighters will be collecting toys at the Bayshore Mall November 28, 29, and 30.

• Firefighters will be collecting toys at the Humboldt County Artisans Craft Fair at Redwood Acres on December 5, 6 and 7.  Bring a toy or donation and get in for free!

• Firefighters are accepting cash donations for the Santa for Seniors program.  All funds go to help support the Humboldt Senior Resource Center’s “White Bag” Program.

Collection of toys and donations until December 16.

Humboldt Bay Firefighters collect the toys and give them to The Salvation Army for local distribution.  They hope to distribute toys to over 600 local families this year!

Humboldt Bay Fighters will also be accepting donations for the 7th Annual Santa for Seniors program which provides holiday meals for local seniors in need.

New and unwrapped toys can be dropped off at any Humboldt Bay Fire Stations or numerous businesses throughout Eureka.

Humboldt Bay Fighters Toy Drive is the oldest and longest running toy drive in Humboldt County.  Firefighters began in the 1920’s by collecting and fixing old toys for local, underprivileged children.  Using their own money on their days off firefighters would collect broken bicycles, dolls, etc. and refurbish them to like new. This tradition has continued to grow ever since, and they have now partnered with The Salvation Army to distribute toys to children in the community that may not otherwise receive a new toy for Christmas.  This event continues to be funded by firefighters from their own pockets as well as through the generous support and donations from local area businesses and citizens.  All of the toys collected are distributed to local children ages 0-12 in Humboldt County. They hope to help over 600 families this year!  This event provides an opportunity for citizens and firefighters to “SHARE THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS” and do something positive for local children.

SANTA FOR SENIORS 

In addition to the Humboldt Bay Firefighter’s Toy drive, Humboldt Bay Fighter's are proud to be continuing the 6th Annual “Santa for Seniors” program. This year we are partnering with the Humboldt Senior Resource Center.

All donations to “Santa for Seniors” will go to the Humboldt Senior Resource Center’s White Bag Program. This great program provides local Senior citizens with a Holiday bag that has been decorated by local school children.  The bags are filled with food treats for the holidays as well as a warm, nutritious meal. They hope to assemble, wrap, and deliver over 400 bags this year! By making a cash donation to the “Santa for Seniors”, you can help share the gift of Christmas with an elderly person in our community who is less fortunate than yourself!

For further information regarding the “Santa for Seniors” or the Humboldt Bay Firefighter’s “Share the Magic of Christmas” Toy Drive, please contact Firefighter Kyle Brown at Humboldt Bay Fire.

Contact: Firefighter Kyle Brown
Humboldt Bay Fire
(707) 441-4000