Local organization looking for Thanksgiving dinner donations <\/a><\/p>\n\u201cThey shouldn\u2019t have to deal with all the stress and everything the adults have to put up with. The kids should just make it through, have a good time, and not have to worry about all of these other pressures that adults do,\u201d stated Bernie Andreoli, Old Forge.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt the end of the day, when we\u2019re delivering those toys a week before Christmas and the children are just so happy, the parents are so grateful, and the need is just so great in the city of Scranton,\u201d expressed Melissa McCafferty, chairperson, SPD Christmas Toy Drive.<\/p>\n
Last year, organizers say they donated to around 80 families and hope to reach at least 100 this year.<\/p>\n
The department will be accepting toys and monetary donations through December 12.<\/p>\n
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