The holiday season kicks off early in Wellington, and residents are invited to help local families in need by participating in the Village of Wellington’s annual Holiday Food Drive and Holiday Toy Drive.
Wellington is partnering with Wellington Regional Medical Center for the annual Holiday Food Drive and the Wellington Community Foundation for the annual Holiday Toy Drive. All donations will directly benefit local families in need during the holiday season.
Holiday Food Drive food donations will be accepted now through Friday, Nov. 13. Residents are encouraged to donate non-perishable food items and are asked to ensure that all donated items are unopened and have not expired.
Food items needed include: canned vegetables (green beans, peas, corn, and sweet potatoes), cornbread muffin mix, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, packaged stuffing and turkey gravy.
Holiday Toy Drive donations of new and unwrapped toys will be accepted through Friday, Dec. 11.
Food and toy donations can be dropped off at the following village locations: Thursday Nights in Wellington at the Wellington Amphitheater, 12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.; the Wellington Tennis Center, 3100 Lyons Road; Wellington Village Hall, 12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.; Village Park, 11700 Pierson Road; and the Wellington Community Center, 12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.
Community support helps make Wellington’s annual food and toy drives a success and provides much-needed assistance to local families during the holiday season. Every donation helps bring comfort and joy to neighbors in need.
Wellington residents in need of assistance during the holiday season may contact the Wellington Community Center at (561) 753-2484 for more information.
Partnership opportunities are still available for this year’s Holiday Food Drive and Holiday Toy Drive. Organizations interested in partnering with the village should call Jenifer Brito at (561) 753-2476 for more information.
