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Marcus Cantu loads gifts onto trucks for transport as part of the Texas Department of Public Safety s Gift Drive for Children in Foster Care last week.
Groups putting together toy drives for kids this holiday season have had to navigate the economic fallout of the pandemic, as well as COVID-19 safety concerns.
The Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce Health and Wellness Committee says it s hoping to help 200 to 300 kids with its first holiday toy drive.
Committee co-chair Rich Segal said the group will be happy with whatever help it gets.
“The biggest challenge that we’re facing is how many people can actually give this year,” Segal said. “We know that people want to give. We know that some people will be able to give. We also know that there’s some people who have given in the past who may not be able to give this year.”
Austin Operation Blue Santa pick-up times canceled due to delivery issues
Austin Police Operation Blue Santa said the pick-up times Sunday and Monday have been canceled due to delivery issues surrounding the gift cards. Author: Britny Eubank Updated: 6:09 PM CST December 13, 2020
AUSTIN, Texas Officers with the Austin Police Department spread some Christmas cheer Saturday – but delivery issues are derailing their plans to continue Sunday and Monday.
Due to COVID-19, Austin Police Operation Blue Santa isn t delivering toys and meals to families this year. Instead, the nonprofit is giving each child a $25 gift card, along with a $25 gift card to H-E-B so families can purchase food for a holiday meal.