JACKSONVILLE, Fla. â Channel 4 is looking for a few good elves to help make a childâs Christmas merry and bright.
The Local Station will kick off this yearâs toy drive campaign with an all-day drop-off event Thursday where community members come by, say hello, and drop off toys, bicycles, scooters, helmets, dolls, learning devices and more!
Those new and unwrapped toys will then be distributed on Dec. 9 at the Childrenâs Christmas Party of Jacksonville to as many as 5,000 of Jacksonvilleâs children in need.
Who: WJXT-4 News4JAX
What: All-day toy drop-off
When: Thursday, Nov. 30 from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Where: Channel 4 Studios | 4 Broadcast Place, Jacksonville, FL 32207
Why: We love making a meaningful impact in our community
If youâd like to donate, please buy a new toy for a child up to age 12. You donât have to get out of your car â just drive up and weâll accept your donation!
Santa will be at the station helping collect toys between 4:45 p.m. and 5:45 p.m.
If you canât make it by Channel 4 on Nov. 30, you have until Dec. 3 to drop off a toy.
Childrenâs Christmas Party of Jacksonville information:
When: Saturday, Dec. 9
Time: Doors open at 9 a.m. to families and will go on until 12 p.m. *Children must be present to receive toys
Location: Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center, 1000 Water Street, Downtown Jacksonville