{"id":20226,"date":"2023-11-06T10:36:14","date_gmt":"2023-11-06T15:36:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/?post_type=press-release&#038;p=20226"},"modified":"2023-11-06T10:36:14","modified_gmt":"2023-11-06T15:36:14","slug":"orange-county-mayor-jerry-l-demings-launches-13th-annual-toy-drive-to-benefit-local-families","status":"publish","type":"press-release","link":"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/media-advisories\/press-releases\/2023\/11\/orange-county-mayor-jerry-l-demings-launches-13th-annual-toy-drive-to-benefit-local-families\/","title":{"rendered":"Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings Launches 13th Annual Toy Drive to Benefit Local Families"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>NEW THIS YEAR:<\/em><\/strong><em> Drop Off Locations Added at Orange County Library Branches Plus Select Orange County Fire Rescue Stations and Parks<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-14519\" src=\"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Demings_Seal_Full_Color-241x241-1-150x150.png\" alt=\"Mayor Demings' Seal\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Demings_Seal_Full_Color-241x241-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Demings_Seal_Full_Color-241x241-1.png 241w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>Orange County, FL<\/strong> \u2013 Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings today launched the <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ocfl.net\/toydrive\">2023 Orange County Mayor\u2019s Toy Drive<\/a><\/strong>. Now in its 13<sup>th<\/sup> year, the Toy Drive has collected nearly 75,000 toys and gifts that directly benefit local youth. Last year, the drive collected more than 9,000 toys and serviced Orange County Neighborhood Centers for Families and 16 other local nonprofit organizations.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe toys and gifts donated through our Toy Drive stay right here in Orange County and benefit local families who need support during the holiday season,\u201d said Mayor Demings. \u201cResidents can conveniently donate online or drop new, unwrapped items at one of 37 locations around the County. This year \u2013 in addition to parks and fire stations \u2013 the Orange County Library System is participating by accepting donations. We\u2019re grateful to them for joining us and providing an additional 15 drop-off locations.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>There are two ways to participate:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong><u>ONLINE SHOPPING<\/u><\/strong><strong>: <\/strong>This contactless donation option is available now through <strong>Monday, December 4<\/strong>, by simply visiting <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ocfl.net\/ToyDrive\">www.ocfl.net\/ToyDrive<\/a><\/strong>. This option allows donors to purchase items for the Mayor\u2019s Toy Drive from their phone or computer. All donations ship directly to the Orange County holiday warehouse.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong><u>IN-PERSON DONATIONS:<\/u><\/strong> For donors who prefer to purchase their toys for donation in person and drop them off at a collection site, these donations will be accepted now through <strong>Monday, December 11<\/strong>. For a full list of the 37 public-drop off locations throughout Orange County, visit: <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ocfl.net\/ToyDrive\">www.ocfl.net\/ToyDrive<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Orange County Mayor\u2019s Toy Drive serves children and youth from infants through teens. <u>Cash, gift cards and plush toys are not accepted<\/u>. Please include extra items where appropriate. For example, batteries with electronic toys, or crayons with a coloring book.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, including a complete list of drop-off locations, suggested toys for various age groups, and the link to shop online, please visit <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ocfl.net\/ToyDrive\">www.ocfl.net\/ToyDrive<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NEW THIS YEAR: Drop Off Locations Added at Orange County Library Branches Plus Select Orange County Fire Rescue Stations and Parks Orange County, FL \u2013 Orange County Mayor Jerry L. 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