After thieves made off with thousands of dollars worth of toys meant to be part of a Toys-for-Tots event, the community took action.
Organizers say the pandemic has been hard for children, which is why this year's toy drives feel even more significant.
For more than 70 years, Disney has supported the program to bring comfort, happiness and inspiration to children in need during the holiday season.
"There's a lot of love happening here because you know you've brought a little bit of happiness and a little bit of normalcy to a family that has otherwise had a really rotten year due to COVID-19."
The Toys for Tots campaign is asking for help as it prepares to give toys to thousands of Bay Area kids next weekend. Here's how you can make a donation:
From Salvation Army to local fire stations, collecting toys for kids this holiday season has become difficult amid the coronavirus pandemic. To make up for the lack of donations given so far, groups are finding ways for you to contribute online. Here's how it works: