In collaboration with Marine Toys for Tots and Ottawa County Holiday Bureau, The Salvation Army has kicked off its annual Christmas Toy Drive make sure every single child in Ottawa County receives a gift under their tree this holiday season.

These agencies work with community organizations, churches, and businesses to ensure all toy donations stay in Ottawa County.

Last year the Salvation Army distributed over 7,000 toys. This year, with the rising cost of everyday items, officials anticipate serving more children than ever. This means need more help than ever!

If you would like to donate or have questions, please call The Salvation Army at 419-732-ARMY (2769) and connect with Director Kami Sayre.

Please drop off new and unwrapped toy donations at any of the following locations:

1812 Food & Spirits, Ala Carte After Hours, Bassetts Markets, Beer Thirty’s, Bistro 163, CG Salon, Country Gentlemen, Catawba Island Club, Cleats, Croghan Colonial Bank, Crow’s Nest, Davis Besse, Dollar General, Edward Jones Executive Cleaners, Firelands Presbyterian Church, First Federal Bank of Lorain, First National Bank, Frederick Agency, Genoa Bank, Genoa Public Library, Griffing Flying Service, Howey’s House of Brews, Huntington Bank, Ira Rupp Library, Key Bank, Kozy Korners, Kroger, Lakeside United Methodist Church, Lilly & Gert’s, Millers Market, Monsoon Lagoon, Newport Dry Goods, Orchard Bar and Table, R Coffee Corner, RJ’s Ice Cream, Salon 53, Slaters, Sloopy’s Pizza, Spa Catawba, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, The Gristmill, Trinity Methodist Church, US Border Patrol, Walmart, and The Salvation Army-Port Clinton Service Unit.

To help the Salvation Army this holiday season, consider mailing a donation to The Salvation Army, 1834 East Perry Street, Port Clinton, Ohio 43452. We all need to work together this holiday season to make sure each child in Ottawa County receives something special under their Christmas tree.