Salvation Army of Collier County calls for toy donations

WINK News Reporter John Trierweiler

NAPLES, Fla. — The Salvation Army of Collier County and Toys for Tots request toy donations to help kids in need this holiday season.

Toy distribution will begin next week, and those interested can bring toys to two locations: 2355 Vanderbilt Beach Road, and 2050 Commerce Ave in Immokalee.

For more information, visit the Salvation Army website.

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