Helping Hands is having a toy drive through December 18th. This is for parents of kids newborn to 12 years old. It’s for Marion County residents only.

For those who want to bring toys for the Christmas toy event, they should bring unwrapped toys. For individuals dropping off toys they should bring the toys to the back alley at Helping Hands.

The toys should be dropped off prior to December 18th. The toy giveaway will take place between 2 and 5 p.m. on the 18th.

Ask for Cathy when presenting toys for the event. For more information call Helping Hands at 641-842-6933.