THE POLK COUNTY
Pulse
November 15, 2023
Toys for Tots and Elks angel trees updated locations
By Ethan Nahté
The Polk County Arkansas Toys for Tots program and the Elks angel tree has made updates to their Facebook page, adding more locations to drop off toys or fulfill an angel tree request. In 2022, the Mena Elks Lodge fulfilled the Christmas holiday dreams of 520 children in need throughout Polk County. Applications are for Polk County residents only and must be returned to the address provided on the application by Dec. 1. You can clip out the application located at the right or downlaod and print it from the MyPulseNews website. Toy distribution will be 8 a.m. to noon, Dec. 16. Families must bring the postcard that will be mailed out. They are seeking new, unwrapped toys, books and stocking stuffers for ages 17 and younger. They have distributed boxes or angel trees in stores, churches and businesses around Polk County, including at The Polk County Pulse/KENA/ KQOR office. Other locations: • Arvest Bank – Mena • Bealls – Mena • Chambers Bank – Mena • Calvary Baptist Church - Mena • Diamond Bank - Mena • Dollar General, Mena, Hatfield, Cove and Wickes • Family Dollar – Mena angel tree • First Presbyterian Church – Mena • First United Methodist Church – Mena • Freedom Pharmacy – Mena
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The Mena Star – Mena St. Agnes Catholic Church – Mena Skyline Café – coinbox only The Q on Main/Suzy Q’s – Mena Union Bank – Mena, Hatfield and Wickes Walmart – Mena angel tree Washburn’s - Mena
You can also find updates on Facebook by searching for Polk County Toys for Tots. The program is sponsored by the Marine Corps League and the Mena Elks Lodge.
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