OB Food & Toy Drive benefits families, seniors in community

OCEAN BEACH – The Ocean Beach Community Foundation will hold its annual Food and Toy Drive, running from Dec. 15 through Dec. 19 at collection boxes around Ocean Beach. Beneficiaries include children, families, and senior citizens.

Distribution will begin on Dec. 20.

For 40 years, the Ocean Beach Community Foundation, a nonprofit aimed at bettering the region through community events and service, has held its annual Food and Toy Drive as a way to connect with both business owners and locals.

This year, there will be twelve donation stations across Ocean Beach and Point Loma, inviting participants to donate unwrapped toys and non-perishable foods.

“We partner with the San Diego Food Bank to provide food to families. Last year, we worked with over 150 families to give them food and toys for the holidays,” said Angelo Devlin, president of the OB Community Foundation.

Once gifts are received, the OB Community Foundation’s volunteers will wrap and prepare them, later distributing them at the Masonic Lodge on Sunset Cliffs Boulevard.

“The families who are chosen to receive gifts and food are chosen by the community. We get recommendations from local schools and centers, like the middle and elementary schools, and they are then chosen by the community,” said Devlin. “They can come by on Dec. 20 to pick up their gifts and donations.”

With December a few days away, volunteer and donation spots are still open with the OB Community Foundation. Schools, churches, and businesses can fill out a form to receive a donation station for their property by emailing info@obcommunityfoundation.org.

A full list of donation stations and more information on OB Community Foundation can be found herehttp://obcommunityfoundation.org.

Want to help?

Volunteers are needed for toy sorting, wrapping, and distribution coordination. Sign up at obcommunityfoundation.org. Financial donations are also being accepted, with proceeds funding the wrapping paper, tape, and gift boxes. Those interested in receiving donations can apply at obcommunityfoundation.org.

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