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Each year, the Press Herald Toy Fund is helped by local businesses that donate their services to help get gifts into the hands of children in need. They donate supplies, feed volunteers, and help transport toys and books around the state. And they do it behind the scenes without expecting anything in return. Many of […]
Toy fund volunteer already looking forward to next year The highlight for volunteers always comes in late December, when parents come to pick up toys they will give to their children. Therese Drapeau of Freeport just finished her second year volunteering with the Press Herald Toy Fund. She’ll be back. And she is encouraging others to join the fun next year. “We can always welcome more volunteers,” Drapeau said. It can be hard work, especially this year when social distancing meant smaller teams on each shift sorting, packing and handing out the toys. But, said Drapeau, “It’s like a...