November 12, 2008 > Holiday toy and food drive
Holiday toy and food drive
Submitted By George Perez
Share the joy of this holiday season with another family by donating a new, unwrapped toy or non-perishable food item. Toy donations are being sought for both children and teens. All food donations (private or corporate) may be dropped off at the Milpitas Food Pantry, 196 S. Main St. All toy donations may be dropped off at toy barrels located in all City buildings, or call (408) 586-2800 for additional barrel locations.
Here are the main places to donate.
City Hall, 455 E. Calaveras Blvd. Community Center 457 E. Calaveras Blvd. Corporation Yard, 1265 N. Milpitas Blvd. Fire Station #1, 25 W. Curtis Fire Station #2, 1263 Yosemite Fire Station #3, 45 Midwick Fire Station #4, 775 Barber Lane Milpitas Chamber of Commerce 138 N. Milpitas Blvd. Milpitas Food Pantry, 196 S. Main Street Police Department 1275 N. Milpitas Blvd. Senior Center, 540 S. Abel Street Sports Center, 1325 E. Calaveras Blvd.
Food and Toys will be given away on Saturday, December 20, 11 a.m. -3 p.m. at Spring Valley Bible Church 196 S. Main Street. Proof of Milpitas or Alviso residency is required (zip codes 95035 and 95002), along with identification of each dependent listed and proof of assistance. Pre-registration is preferred. Contact the Milpitas Food Pantry (408) 946-5564 or Milpitas Fire Department (408) 586-2800.
Should you know of a family seeking assistance this holiday season, please call the above numbers for information on receiving donated items. |