Jackson police accepting toys, donations for annual drive

The Jackson Police Department has begun accepting toys and monetary donations as part of its annual Jackson Community Christmas Drive.

They are seeking new, unopened toys for children younger than 12 that can be deposited at the Jackson Police Department, city hall, Immaculate Conception School, Country Mart, all local banks, Casey’s General Store on West Jackson Boulevard, HealthPoint Fitness and Crossroads Church.

Monetary donations in the form of a check may be mailed to the police department with “Toy Drive” in the memo line.

A list of places cash donations can be made is available at the city’s website at www.jacksonmo.org//NewsDetail.aspx?NewsID=210.

To be eligible for the toy drive, children must live in the Jackson School District and be signed up by a parent or legal guardian at the police department or by phone at (573) 243-3151.

Pertinent Address:

525 S. Hope St., Jackson, Mo.