Seminole County, Fla. –  The Seminole County Fire Department (SCFD) worked to collect more than 1,000 toys for its 8^th annual toy drive to provide local children with gifts on their Christmas wish lists. 

This was a partnership with the Sharing Center in Longwood and XL 106.7 FM’s Baby DJ.  Seminole County’s  high-water Acela Truck (aka Santa’s sleigh) was filled with toys then driven to the Sharing Center in Longwood around 1 p.m. 

Lieutenant Marcus Gombs has organized the toy drive every year. 

“I remember growing up and how hard it was for my parents to give us a good Christmas as there were bills to pay. This is just one small way our Department gives back to the community we serve to help eliminate some of the stress,” said Gombs” 

In addition, the Toy Drive was a recipient of a $1,500 grant from the Walmart Spark Bood Local Grant from store #1374 in Altamonte Springs. The Firefighters were able to purchase nearly 200 extra bikes because of the grant.