Fire department collecting Toys for Tots gifts

The Birmingham Fire Department is collecting new, unwrapped toys for its annual Toys for Tots Foundation toy drive through December 20 at the city’s two fire stations, Baldwin Public Library and Birmingham City Hall.

Donated toys for all ages can be placed – unwrapped – in Toys for Tots collection boxes in these Birmingham locations:

Fire Station 1, 572 S. Adams Road (between Hazel and Bowers streets)

Fire Station 2, 1600 W. Maple Road (between Fairfax and Chesterfield streets)

Baldwin Public Library, 300 W. Merrill Street

Birmingham City Hall, 151 Martin Street

For nearly 25 years, the the fire department has partnered with the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots Foundation in their mission to provide a tangible sign of hope to economically disadvantaged children during the holidays.

“The generosity of the Birmingham community never ceases to amaze me this time of year. Through their abundant donations, we’re able to provide an impressive shipment of new toys to Toys for Tots. We greatly appreciate everyone's efforts supporting this great charity," said Birmingham Assistant Fire Chief Matthew Bartalino.

For more information, please contact Station 1 at (248) 530-1906. For details about the Toys for Tots program, visit toysfortots.org.