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They also partner with The Salvation Army to provide grocery gift cards for families in Paso Robles, San Miguel, Bradley, Creston, Shandon, and Heritage Ranch.

And after a two-year break, Coats for Kids will be returning to the Day of Giving. Coats for Kids distributes new and gently-used children’s and adult’s coats, jackets, sweaters, and sweatshirts to those in need each year.

Toy Bank holding its 27th annual Day of Giving on December 10

Chair and Day of Giving Coordinator Amanda Bean expects to see a higher need for toys this year.

The holidays are here, and so is the season of giving, and with that, the Toy Bank of Greater Paso Robles is preparing for its 27th annual Day of Giving on Saturday, December 10, at the Paso Robles Event Center.

"I do anticipate that we would have more families than we've had in the past in the sense that everything is so expensive," Amanda explained. "People have less discretionary funds. So we are there to fill that need."

The Toy Bank provides toys, games, playground balls, stuffed animals, books, arts and crafts, and more for approximately 1,400 to 1,600 children each year on the Day of Giving.

The Toy Bank will have registry lists available on its website, and as usual, it will have its donation boxes out in the community. Amanda says there is always a need for toys in the 9-12 years age range and for girls ages 6-8. If you cannot shop for a toy, the organization accepts monetary donations, and volunteers will buy toys.

Toy Bank requires parents and families to register online at prtoybank.org starting November 1 through the end of November.

New this year for the toy bank is the Toy Bank Show and Shine Fundraiser. The benefit is a car show presented by Daniels Wood Land, Golden State Classics, and Late Night Cruizers Car Clubs. The show is limited to 150 classic cars, trucks, and motorcycles. The 27 unique awards will be designed by the artists at Daniels Wood Land.

Proceeds from the show will help the toy bank purchase additional toys and expenses. The First Annual Show and Shine Show is Saturday, December 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Daniels Wood Land in Paso Robles.

Stay up to date on the Toy Bank of Greater Paso, by viting prtoybank.org.

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