posted on: 12/3/2014; updated: 12/5/2014
The Dover Fire Toy Bank has been organized by current and retired members of Dover Fire & Rescue for 37 years. The Toy Bank started by helping a dozen families in the City and now helps more than 350 Dover families.
The community -– area businesses, seniors, families, school groups, civic groups and others -- have been very supportive and generous in the past. Donations of toys, games, clothing, gift certificates and monetary donations have enabled the toy bank to help those less fortunate each year. Games and toys are fun, but the Toy Bank is also anticipating an increased need for basic, essential items this year. The Toy Bank would not be successful without the community's continued help.
Here is how you can help:
- Collect new toys within your organization for age groups from newborn to 13 years old. If you need a collection box, please call 603-516-TOYS, leave a message and we will get you one for your business;
- Gift cards to area businesses, mall stores, and grocery stores are always appreciated;
- Hand knitted hats and mittens are needed for the cold winter;
- Collect monetary donations within your organization and shop for gifts;
- The Toy Bank will pick up donations at your site or you can drop off new, unwrapped items at these locations, up until Christmas evening: Dover Central Fire Station (9-11 Broadway), South End Fire Station (27 Durham Road) or the North End Fire Station (262 Sixth Street); City Hall, the Dover Public Library, and several local businesses.
- Monetary contributions can be picked up at your location or mailed to following address. Please make checks out to The Dover Fire Toy Bank: The Dover Fire Toy Bank, P.O. Box 1712, Dover, NH 03821-1712.
To help with wrapping or for more information, contact Jenn Myers at 603-516-6300, Brendan Driscoll at 603-516-6153, Matt Adams at 603-516-6153 or Josh Ambrose at 603-516-6153 to help out with wrapping.
To leave a message, call 603-516–TOYS (8697). Join the Toy Bank volunteers at the toy workshop, 124 Washington St. (back lot), to help wrap presents. All ages are welcome.
