City of Irvine, CA

10/30/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/30/2024 11:00

Spread Holiday Cheer to Marine Families through Annual Toy Drive

News Release

City of Irvine
Public Information Office

1 Civic Center Plaza
Irvine, CA 92606
949-724-6029

10/30/2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Public Information Office
949-724-6029

Spread Holiday Cheer to Marine Families through Annual Toy Drive

The City of Irvine and the Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee invite the community to participate in the annual Holiday Toy Drive by donating new, unwrapped gifts suitable for infants or children ages 12 and younger. The annual donation drive helps brighten the holiday season for families of Irvine's adopted 2/11 Marine Battalion.

Drop-off boxes will be located in the lobbies of each location below, November 1-December 14, during the following hours:

  • Irvine City Hall and Irvine Police Department, 1 Civic Center Plaza: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday
  • Great Park Visitors Center, 8000 Great Park Blvd., Irvine: 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Daily

Additionally, two Drive-Thru Drop-Off events will be held at Irvine Civic Center, located at 1 Civic Center Plaza, on the following days:

  • Sunday, December 8, and Saturday, December 14, 9 a.m.-noon
    • Drive to parking lot near Deanna Manning Stadium.
    • Please keep all donations in the trunk or backseat and remain in the vehicle. Staff will be on-site to retrieve toys directly from vehicles in the designated drop-off area.

Giving to the annual Holiday Toy Drive provides support and brings joy to children whose families are actively serving in the United States Military. For more information, visit Irvine211Marines.orgor call 949-724-6606.

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Since its incorporation in 1971, Irvine has become a nationally recognized city, with a population of 314,550 that spans 66 square miles and is recognized as one of America's safest and most successful master-planned urban communities. Top-rated educational institutions, an enterprising business atmosphere, sound environmental stewardship, and respect for diversity all contribute to Irvine's enviable quality of life. This family-friendly city features more than 16,000 acres of parks, sports fields and dedicated open space and is the home of the Great Park. For more information, please visit cityofirvine.org.