Toybox

The Cape Girardeau Jaycees are kicking off their annual Toybox program, collecting donations of toys and funds that will be distributed to local children in need this holiday season. Donations will be accepted through December 18th.

The Toybox program provides gifts tailored to each child’s wish list, with volunteers playing the role of Santa Claus and personally delivering the gifts to the children’s homes.

“We deploy 26 vans with volunteers dressed as Santa to deliver the toys directly to each household,” said Tiffany Brosey, Toybox Program Director. “Being able to deliver toys and see their excitement brings real joy to what can be a difficult season for families in need.”

The program reaches over 1,200 local children every year, with each child receiving three to five gifts depending on age and requests. This year’s annual delivery is set for December 19th.

In addition to the Toybox program, the Cape Jaycees also organize Christmas for the Elderly, providing groceries, clothes, and other necessities to low-income seniors in the community. Nominations are made through the Division of Health and Senior Services.

“For many seniors who have little or no family, a visit bearing gifts can be the highlight of their holiday season,” said Tracey Haggerty.

Those interested in supporting the Cape Girardeau Jaycees’ holiday giving programs can find more information by emailing tiffany@theprintingco.biz.

Applications:

Visit the Salvation Army in Cape Girardeau to request an application.

Donations:

Donations can be dropped off at the Southeast Missourian offices.  Tax-deductible monetary donations can be mailed to:

P.O. Box 4
Cape Girardeau, Mo. 63702-0004

Drop Off Toys in the Following Locations:

Affenberg Kia
Air Solutions
Aloha Pool
Arnold Insurance
Auto Trim Design
Beussink Hey & Roe CPAS
Bloom Medicinals
Broussard’s
Buchheits
Butler Supply
Cape Electrical Supply
Cape Glass and Tinting
Cape Police Station
Cape VA Clinic
Century Casino
Claire’s
Coalter Insurance Group
Commerce Bank
Creative Edge
Creative Ewe
Dance Extensions
FCC Behavioral Health
First Missouri State Bank
First State Community Bank
Fisher Auto Parts
Fitness Plus
Food Giant (Chaffee)
Ford Groves
Garber’s Men’s Wear
General Dollar Stores (all local stores)
Gospel Life Church
Grass Roots BMW
Harps Food Stores in Jackson
Heisserer Chiropractor
Hickory House
Holloway Flooring
Krabby Daddy’s
Lawless Harley-Davidson
McDowell South RV
Northwestern Mutual
ODACS
Optimize U
Orscheln Farm & Home
Peace, Love, & Energy
Reed’s Metals
Roofers Mart
Sam’s Club
Sappington Pro Outdoor
Schnucks
SEMO Facilities Management
Slumberland Furniture
Southeast Missourian
Southfork Lighting
Target
Tee House
The Bank of Missouri
The Man Cave
TJ Maxx
TPC
TRavs
University School for Young Children
VFW
Walgreens
Walmart
Wells Fargo
Whitakers ACE Hardware (Chaffee)