Pack-a-Sleigh
Toy Drive
HERE'S HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED
The Pack-a-Sleigh project is a community-wide effort to provide Christmas presents for underprivileged kids/teens living in Northern Licking County and Southern Knox County.
This year, 2023 will be the 7th Christmas season spearheading this Toy Drive. Last year, with the help of a number of local merchants, organizations, and individuals; we were able to help 1,000 children and families. We are looking at helping bring a smile to many more children this year!
All toys will be distributed to parents of underprivileged children, living in and around Utica on Saturday, December 9th from 1-4pm in the Utica Church of Christ Main St. Parking lot; 126 N. Main St. Utica OH 43080. No proof of ID, Birth Certificate, or current address needed. Just simply arrive between 1-4pm on Saturday, December 9th and let the volunteers know what it is you need.
To participate:
- Monetary donations should be made payable to Utica Church of Christ (memo: Pack-a-Sleigh) and mailed to PO Box 532, Utica, OH 43080 by Monday, November 14th. Please note that 100% of all money collected goes towards the purchase of toys, books, hats/gloves, clothing, and personal care items.
- You may also drop unwrapped gifts off at the church office located at 115 N. Central Ave. Utica. The church office administrator is available Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9am-12pm. You can also drop unwrapped gifts and money off at the locations mentioned below.
For businesses and organizations donating up to $199, your name and organization will be placed on all publications. Donations of $200 to $499, your name and organization will placed on all publications and sponsorship signs. Donations of $500 or more, your name and organization will be placed on all publications and have a banner made.
If you have any questions, please contact us at packasleigh@gmail.com.
Be sure to follow us on Facebook for updates @packa.sleigh.
DONATION BOX LOCATIONS:
Mims & Red (Toy drop off), Family Dollar in Utica (Toy drop off), Circle K (Money donations),Legend Hills Orchard (Money donations), Watts Restaurant (Money donations), Redskin Lanes (Money donations), Fredonia Mall (Money donations), Martinsburg Marathon (Money donations), Grab 'n Go on Harcourt Rd. in Mount Vernon (Money donations), Bullocks in Mount Vernon (Money donations), Brown Farmstead LLC Utica (Money donations), Villa Pizza in Johnstown (Money donations), Lannings in Mount Vernon (Money donations), Al's Meat Market in Newark (Money donations).
Many thanks to the following Donors and Sponsors:
Utica Sertoma, Park Lanes in Heath, The Hawk's Nest Pub, Holmes Tire of Mount Vernon, Dee-Jays Meats of Fredericktown, Dirko's Pizza in Johnstown,
More Coming Soon!