With Christmas just days away, many of Leon County’s largest holiday toy drives have already wrapped up, leaving some families searching for last-minute assistance.
While free toys may be harder to find, several local organizations remain open through Christmas Eve and are continuing to provide food, meals and other essential support for residents in need.
For families looking for help ahead of Christmas with food, support and even toys, here’s a list of local resources to consider:
Several churches will be open and hosting Christmas Eve services, many of which are open to the public and include fellowship gatherings or meals:
Alaijah Brown covers children & families for the Tallahassee Democrat. She can be reached at ABrown1@gannett.com. Follow her on Twitter/X: @AlaijahBrown3.
This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: After the toy drives: Where families can find help before Christmas
Reporting by Alaijah Brown, Tallahassee Democrat / Tallahassee Democrat
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