Helping Hands Knoxville is holding a toy drive for children up to age 12 today. Kathy Miller with the organization tells KNIA/KRLS News the organization is looking for new or gently used toys to distribute to families in need right before Christmas. The distribution will begin at 2:00 p.m. today.

Miller reminds residents that donations of any kind are accepted Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Helping Hands, just west of the Knoxville square.