New England Patriots, WBZ-TV Team Up For Holiday Toy Drive
FOXBORO (CBS) – Looking for a simple way to spread some holiday joy?
How about donating a toy to a child in need?
For the third year in a row, WBZ-TV is teaming up with the New England Patriots Charitable Foundation and the Kraft family for a toy collection drive.
Now through December 7 you can drop off the gifts at Faneuil Hall Marketplace in Boston and Patriot Place in Foxboro.
Both sites will have collection bins. In fact, there will be several at Patriot Place, including the Pro Shop, the Hall of Fame and the management office.
The Patriots will also be accepting donations at Gillette Stadium on December 6 when they play the Philadelphia Eagles.
The toys can be for children of any age - from infants up to 18 years old.
Here are some suggested items to donate:
- Action figures
- Art supplies including markers, washable paints, colored pencils and drawing pads
- Board games
- Books
- Building toys (blocks, etc.)
- Dolls
- Educational toys (science, math, reading)
- Footballs, soccer balls and assorted sporting goods
- Jewelry kits
- Musical toys
- School supplies
- Stuffed animals
- Toy cars and trucks
- Winter clothing – gloves, hats, jackets and mittens
For more information, visit the Patriots website.