Food, toy drive at Longview Walmart runs through Sunday: Here’s how to give

There are plenty of ways for Longview residents to give food and toys to families in need this Christmas. The Toys for Tots toy drive, sponsored by the Longview Marine Corps League, is underway at local Walmart locations. Meanwhile, JJ’s Tons-of-Toys & Food Drive will take place Nov. 14 and 15 at the Walmart on Gilmer Road. That toy drive benefits the East Texas Angel Network, Newgate Mission and Toys for Tots. People can contribute to Toys for Tots by purchasing new toys at Walmart and dropping them in the boxes at the front of the stores. People can donate to JJ’s Tons-of-Toys & Food Drive by shopping from items on food and toy lists and by volunteering. To learn more, email Jimmy Olson at [email protected] or call 903-217-9329. Olson, founder of JJO Charities, collects toys as part of his Ton of Toys drive each year. The Bullard native has hosted the annual toy drive in East Texas for several years, and he does charitable programs around the nation.

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