BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The City of Battle Creek’s fire and police departments are participating in holiday toy collections again this year, and invite the community to join them in helping support local organizations and children.
All of these collections accept donations of new, unwrapped toys.
- Battle Creek Fire Department stations are accepting toy donations now to support The Salvation Army. You can drop off toys at Station 1 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., and Stations 2-6 from 8 a.m.-8 p.m., now through Friday, Dec. 13:
- Station 1 – 195 E. Michigan Ave.
- Station 2 – 145 N. Washington Ave.
- Station 3 – 222 Cliff St.
- Station 4 – 8 S. 20th St.
- Station 5 – 1170 W. Michigan Ave.
- Station 6 – 2401 Capital Ave. SW
- Battle Creek Police are teaming up with the Marine Corps Reserve to host their annual Stuff-a-Truck event for Toys for Tots. This event is set for 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, at the Battle Creek Target, located at 5700 Beckley Road. Look for the large SWAT truck! Cash donations will also be accepted by the Marine Corps Reserve at this event.
- We also have two Toys for Tots collection boxes near the new public entrance on the first floor of City Hall, 10 N. Division St.
Any neighbors more comfortable making a financial donation for Toys for Tots can do so directly online: https://secure.toysfortots.org/a/donatetoday.
Thank you for helping us support these efforts in our Battle Creek community!
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