Toy or monetary donations are needed for a police- and fire-sponsored Santa event.

Hillsborough Police Department and Orange Rural Fire Department are collecting donations of new, unwrapped toys through Dec. 17 to distribute to children at a drive-thru event.

With help from Santa, police officers and firefighters will distribute toys from 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 18 at the Dorothy N. Johnson Community Center, 501 Rainey Ave. The community center will be transformed into a winter wonderland, with a light display to enjoy from Dec. 18 through Jan. 1.

Make a Donation  

Donations may be made in several ways: 

• Drop off toys ― 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays at the police station, 127 N. Churton St., or any day at the fire station, 206 S. Churton St. The police station will be closed to the public Nov. 27 and 28 for Thanksgiving.
• Shop online and opt for delivery ― Toys may be delivered to the police station: Hillsborough Police Department, Attn: Toy Drive, 127 N. Churton St., Hillsborough, NC 27278. 
• Donate funds online ― Use the town’s payments and donations site.  

Gift Guidelines 

• Toys are needed for children ranging in age from newborn to early teens. 
• Gifts should be new, unwrapped and appropriate. 
• No toy weapons or candy should be donated.  

For more information, contact Sgt. Scott Foster through the contact form, noting “Toy Drive” in the message area, or at 919-296-9563.