Statesville Police Department Announces 2024 Fill the Trailer Toy Drive Kickoff

The Statesville Police Department (SPD) is excited to announce the kickoff of the 2024 Fill the Trailer Toy Drive, a community initiative aimed at spreading holiday cheer to families in need. Many families in our community face financial hardship and are unable to provide the extras that make the holiday season special for their children. We believe that with your help, we can make a significant difference and bring joy to these families.

Event Kickoff at Statesville Pumpkinfest

The official kickoff for this year's Fill the Trailer Toy Drive will take place at Pumpkinfest in Downtown Statesville on November 2 nd , from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. We invite you to join us at this event and bring your new, unwrapped toys or gifts suitable for children and teenagers aged 0-17 years. Our drop-off location will be at the intersection of Tradd and E. Broad Street.

Donation Ideas

We welcome a variety of gifts, including:

• Board games, cards, travel games, puzzles, and books
• Sports-related items, including footballs, basketballs, soccer balls
• Electronic handheld or portable games
• Manicure sets, hair & nail accessories, fragrance sets
• Hat & glove sets, scarves
• Art & drawing supply sets, craft sets, educational toys
• Remote controlled vehicles, toy cars, action figures, dolls

Please note that we cannot accept gift cards, monetary donations, clothing, stuffed animals, or food items.

Donation Drop-off Location

Donations can be dropped off at the Statesville Police Department Headquarters located at 330 S. Tradd Street, Statesville, NC 28677, in the designated drop-off area through December 13, 2024.

For those who prefer to contribute via online shopping, you can also order gifts through Amazon here and have them shipped directly to SPD Headquarters using the QR code.

Additional Toy Drive Dates

To make it easier for the community to participate, SPD officers and staff will also be present at the Walmart Supercenter at 1116 Crossroads Drive on the following dates:

• Saturday, November 9, 2023, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
• Saturday, November 16, 2023, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
• Saturday, December 7, 2023, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
• Saturday, December 14, 2023, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

NEW LOCATION AND DATE  ADDED!

• Saturday, November 23, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
• CAMPING WORLD - 1220 Morland Drive Statesville

Let’s come together as a community to make this holiday season extra special for families in need. Your generosity will help bring smiles to the faces of children and families who deserve a little holiday magic. Thank you for your support!

About the City of Statesville

The City of Statesville is truly a diverse community that welcomes new people, new voices and ideas, new industry, and business. We have already made significant investments in our downtown amenities, our business sector, our schools, our infrastructure, and more is on the horizon. We are creating a dynamic future for ourselves as we build on our successful history and the positive energy we experience today, all the while incorporating the values and quality of life that we cherish. To learn more visit www.statesvillenc.net.