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Battle Creek fire and police departments launch holiday toy drives to support local families

Illustration promoting a holiday toy drive. The top text reads “Toy Drive” in large red letters, followed by the message “Together, we can make a difference for our neighbors this holiday season.” Below, a festive arrangement features a teddy bear dressed as a toy soldier surrounded by nutcracker figures, a drum, and a toy train, with green pine branches in the background. At the bottom are two logos: Battle Creek Police Department and Battle Creek Fire Department.
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The Battle Creek Fire Department and Battle Creek Police Department are teaming up with community partners to spread holiday cheer and support families in need this season. 

Battle Creek Fire Department – Toy donations for The Salvation Army 

The Fire Department is accepting donations of new, unwrapped toys to benefit The Salvation Army. Donations can be dropped off through Dec. 15 at the following locations: 

  • Station 1: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. daily – 195 E. Michigan Ave. 

  • Station 2: 8 a.m.–8 p.m. daily – 145 N. Washington Ave. 

  • Station 3: 8 a.m.–8 p.m. daily – 222 Cliff St. 

  • Station 4: 8 a.m.–8 p.m. daily – 8 S. 20th St. 

  • Station 5: 8 a.m.–8 p.m. daily – 1170 W. Michigan Ave. 

  • Station 6: 8 a.m.–8 p.m. daily – 2401 Capital Ave. SW 

Battle Creek Police Department – “Stuff the Truck” for Toys for Tots 

The Police Department is partnering with the U.S. Marines and Target for the annual “Stuff the Truck” event. Join officers and Marines outside Target, 5700 Beckley Rd., on Wednesday, December 3, from 5-7 p.m. We will be collecting toys, games, and monetary donations to support Toys for Tots. 

Together, we can make a difference for local families this holiday season. 

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City of Battle Creek Communications Office

10 N. Division Street, Battle Creek, MI 49014

(269) 966-3311 publicinput@battlecreekmi.gov

www.battlecreekmi.gov
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