Statesville Police Department Announces 2023 Fill the Trailer Toy Drive Kickoff
The Statesville Police Department is thrilled to announce the kickoff of the SPD 2023 Fill the Trailer Toy Drive, a community initiative aimed at spreading holiday cheer to families in need. Many families in our community face financial hardship and are unable to provide the extras that make the holiday season special for their children. We believe that with your help, we can make a significant difference and bring joy to these families.
Event Kickoff
The official kickoff for this year's Fill the Trailer Toy Drive will take place at Pumpkinfest in Downtown Statesville on November 4th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We invite you to join us at this event and bring your new, unwrapped toys or gifts suitable for children and teenagers aged 0-17 years. We will be located at Tradd and Broad Street.
Donation Ideas
We welcome a variety of gifts, such as:
- Board games, cards, travel games, puzzles, and books
- Sports-related items, including footballs, basketballs, soccer balls
- Electronic handheld or portable games
- Manicure sets, hair & nail accessories, fragrance sets
- Hat & glove sets, scarves
- Art & drawing supply sets, craft sets, educational toys
- Remote controlled vehicles, toy cars, action figures, dolls
Please note that we cannot accept gift cards, monetary donations, clothing, stuffed animals, or food items.
We have also created an Amazon Wishlist. View our 2023 Fill the Trailer Toy Drive Amazon Wishlist here.
Donation Drop-off Location
You can drop off your donations at the Statesville Police Department Headquarters, located at 330 S. Tradd Street, Statesville, NC 28677, in the designated drop-off area through December 15, 2023. If you prefer to contribute via online ordering, you may have your items shipped to the same address.
Additional Toy Drive Dates
To make it even more convenient for our community to participate, SPD Officers and staff will be present at the Walmart Supercenter located at 1116 Crossroads Drive on the following dates and times:
- Saturday, November 11, 2023, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
- Saturday, November 18, 2023, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
- Saturday, December 2, 2023, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
- Saturday, December 9, 2023, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Let's come together as a community and make this holiday season a special one for those in need. Your generosity can bring smiles to the faces of children and families who deserve a little extra holiday magic. Thank you for your support!
About the City of Statesville
The City of Statesville is truly a diverse community that welcomes new people, new voices and ideas, new industry, and business. We have already made significant investments in our downtown amenities, our business sector, our schools, our infrastructure, and more is on the horizon. We are creating a dynamic future for ourselves as we build on our successful history and the positive energy we experience today, all the while incorporating the values and quality of life that we cherish. To learn more visit www.statesvillenc.net.
