Many in the Branson area enjoyed a brighter Christmas, thanks to our Branson Globe readers. The Branson Globe's annual Food and Toy Drive was once again a huge success, thanks to the generosity of our readers helping out our neighbors in need.
Toys and food items were picked up from our four drop-off sites: The Flagstore, The World's Toy Museum/Beck's Museums, Motel 6 Branson and the Branson Globe office on two separate dates.
Food picked up on December 16 was used to stock two different Blessings Boxes in Branson and in Hollister. Toys picked up that same day were taken to the Salvation Army for their toy distribution through the Salvation Army Toy Store, helping to provide gifts for many area children.
The following Monday, December 23, toys and food items were once again collected from our drop-off points. Nonperishable food items once again stocked Branson and Hollister area Blessings Boxes. Toys collected on that date were used to provide families who somehow fell between the cracks with gifts for Christmas. A total of 28 children, ranging in age from two years old to 17 years of age received gifts for Christmas from items collected during the December 23 pickup.
The Branson Globe wishes to thank each reader who graciously donated nonperishable food items or toys to help make the holidays more festive for those in need. A special thank you to our friends at The Flagstore, The World's Largest Toy Museum, and Motel 6, who joined forces with the Branson Globe to serve as drop-off sites for toys and food. We sincerely appreciate all who partnered with us to help our neighbors in need over the holiday season.
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