ELKTON, Ky. – L & R Soda Bar collected 200+ toys for their “Fill The Window” community toy drive November 1-30. The toys and gifts were displayed in the storefront window throughout the month of November.
“We enjoyed collecting many toys and other items for those in need in Todd County. We all did this with a loving heart to give in the upcoming holiday season,” says Felix Diaz, manager of L & R Soda Bar.
“The partnership with the Family Resources Youth Services Centers and L & R Soda Bar is a blessing all to itself,” added Diaz.
The toys collected during the month-long event were donated to Todd County Schools Family Resource Youth Services Centers. Over 200 toys and gifts for children of all ages were received from the community.
“I am so excited about the toy drive that L & R sponsored for our Todd County Community. The kids in Todd County will be thrilled to have these toys for Christmas,” said Kelli Templeman, Todd County Youth Services Center Coordinator.
“We plan to distribute the toys to those students whose parents/guardians have signed them up for the Angel Tree program. If there are extra toys left over after filling the Angel Tree bags, then we will contact local apartment complexes and churches to find out the greatest need and distribute that way,” continued Templeman.
The Todd County Family Resource Youth Services Centers have coordinated the Christmas Angel Program for many years to help provide Christmas gifts to local children in need.
“This program couldn't exist without the generosity of the citizens of Todd County,” explained Todd County Family Resource Center Coordinator Sarah Evans. “We are happy to work with the many families who sign up for extra assistance for their children at Christmas.”
Evans added, “We are so excited to partner with L & R Soda Shop for the toy drive. The toys collected will be used to fill the wish lists of these children.”
Pictured L-R: Felix Diaz, L&R Soda Bar Manager; Kelli Templeman, Todd County Youth Services Center Coordinator; Emily Buis, Assistant Youth Serves Center Coordinator; Sarah Evans, Todd County Family Resource Center Coordinator.