The Cape Coral Fire Department is collecting toys and gifts for children in the community who have disabilities, suffer from chronic illnesses, are in foster care or have families struggling with financial difficulties until Dec. 15.The CCFD says that donations for children of all ages (newborn to 17 years) are needed, and that gifts for teens are often in short supply.Collection boxes for the toy drive are located in the following stations throughout Cape Coral:Station 1 — 4610 Coronado ParkwayStation 2 — 521 Nicholas ParkwayStation 3 — 1627 Everest ParkwayStation 4 — 2007 Santa Barbara Blvd.Station 5 — 1029 Diplomat ParkwayStation 6 — 4540 Chiquita ParkwayStation 7 — 3942 Burnt Store Road N.Station 8 — 707 SW First St.Station 9 — 4107 Pelican Blvd.Station 10 — 3623 Gator Circle W.Station 11 — 1038 Burnt Store RoadStation 12 — 2129 Chiquita Blvd.Station 13 — 2025 NE Sixth St.A box is also in the lobby of City Hall at 1015 Cultural Park Blvd.“Last year, almost 200 families and over 1,000 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,” says 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.”DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.

CAPE CORAL, Fla. —

The Cape Coral Fire Department is collecting toys and gifts for children in the community who have disabilities, suffer from chronic illnesses, are in foster care or have families struggling with financial difficulties until Dec. 15.

The CCFD says that donations for children of all ages (newborn to 17 years) are needed, and that gifts for teens are often in short supply.

Collection boxes for the toy drive are located in the following stations throughout Cape Coral:

Station 1 — 4610 Coronado Parkway

Station 2 — 521 Nicholas Parkway

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 First St.

Station 9 — 4107 Pelican Blvd.

Station 10 — 3623 Gator Circle W.

Station 11 — 1038 Burnt Store Road

Station 12 — 2129 Chiquita Blvd.

Station 13 — 2025 NE Sixth St.

A box is also in the lobby of City Hall at 1015 Cultural Park Blvd.

“Last year, almost 200 families and over 1,000 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,” says 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.”

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