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The Middletown Police Department is starting its yearly Holiday Toy Drive to brighten the season for local families in need.

From November 18 to December 20, 2024, the department is accepting new unwrapped gifts, gift cards, and cash donations. These contributions will help provide presents for eligible Middletown families.

Community Policing Lieutenant David Bissonnette explains, “We’re teaming up with Middletown School District, local housing groups, and DCYF to find families who could use some extra holiday cheer.”

Want to donate? Drop off your items at the Middletown Police Department, 123 Valley Road. Look for the donation bin inside.

School Resource Officers Kevin Ferris and Sean Twomey are also helping out with the drive.

If you have any questions, you can reach Lt. Bissonnette at 401-846-1104 ext. 7029. Officers Ferris and Twomey are available at extensions 7043 and 7007.

The Middletown Police Department says, “We’re grateful to everyone who donates. Your generosity really helps spread the holiday spirit throughout our town.”

Full release from the Middletown Police Department

The Middletown Police Department is proud to announce the start of its
annual Holiday Toy Drive which will run from November 18, 2024 until December 20, 2024. The department is seeking new unwrapped gifts, gift cards or monetary donations; which will be used to purchase additional gifts to ensure that less fortunate families from our Town have a happy and joyous holiday season. The Department will be working in conjunction with the Middletown School District, local housing organizations and DCYF to locate eligible families to receive these generous gifts.

If you would like to donate, there will be a donation bin at the Middletown Police Department located at 123 Valley Road.

If you have any questions, Community Policing Lieutenant David Bissonnette at 401-846-1104 ext. 7029 or School Resource Officers Kevin Ferris at 401-846-1104 ext. 7043 or Sean Twomey at ext. 7007.

The department would like to thank all that donate for helping to spread holiday cheer throughout the town.

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