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Mayor Demings kicks off annual toy drive

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Christmas 2019

From the Orange County Newsroom

Orange County, Fla. – To kick off the season of giving in the spirit of a community that works for everyone, Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings recently launched the 2019 Orange County Mayor’s Toy Drive at the Nov. 12, 2019 Board of County Commissioners meeting.

This is the ninth year of the Toy Drive, which serves local children in need (from infants to 18-years-old). Residents are encouraged to bring new, unwrapped toys to participating drop-off centers – no cash or gift cards are accepted. Donations will be accepted until Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019.

Donations drop-off sites are at more than 15 locations, including all Orange County Parks & Recreation Facilities and the Orange County Administration Office, located at 201 S. Rosalind Ave. in Orlando.

For a list of additional drop-off locations and more information, visit www.ocfl.net/ToyDrive. Since the Toy Drive’s inception in 2011, nearly 40,000 toys have been donated. Donations will be delivered to children in need through the Orange County Neighborhood Centers for Families, Wraparound Orange, Orange County Public Schools’ Homeless Program, United Against Poverty and U.S Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots.

About Orange County Government: Orange County Government strives to serve its citizens and guests with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. Located in Central Florida, Orange County includes 13 municipalities and is home to world-famous theme parks, the nation’s second-largest convention center, and a thriving life science research park. Seven elected members make up the Board of County Commissioners including the Mayor who is elected countywide. For more information please visit www.OCFL.net.

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