Franklin police accepting donations for toy drive

The Franklin Police Department is hosting its sixth-annual toy drive, in partnership with ToodleyDoo Toys.

Until Dec. 1, local residents will be able to drop off new, unwrapped toys and clothing for families in need. Donations can be dropped off at four locations:

  • Franklin Police Department, 2801 N. Morton St.
  • ToodleyDoo Toys, 1 W. Jefferson St.
  • Franklin Fire Station 22, 1800 Thornburg Lane
  • Franklin Fire Station 23, 1150 Sloan Drive

This Saturday, Franklin Police will be collecting toys at Walmart, 2125 N. Morton St., from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A donation box will continue to be at Walmart until Dec. 6.

Toodleydoo Toys is also offering 20% off of any toys that people buy in store or online with the code FPD for the toy drive. Whether the toys are bought online or in-store, Toodleydoo employees will deliver it to the police station or a police employee will come pick it up.

Those wanting to fill out a form to be a recipient, or nominate someone else to be a recipient, can pick up forms at Toodleydoo Toys, 1 W. Jefferson St., or the Franklin Police Department, 2801 N. Morton St. They can also contact Cochran by emailing [email protected] or by calling 317-346-1101.

An online version of the form is also posted on the Daily Journal’s website at bit.ly/fpd-toy-drive-2023.

Interest forms are due to FPD by 4 p.m. Dec. 6.