By SARAH SHMERLING | Editor-in-Chief
Gelson’s is hosting its annual toy drive, benefitting children across the region, with a red bin at all 28 of its locations in Southern California, which will be placed for donations through December 17.
Toys collected at the Pacific Palisades Gelson’s, located at 15424 Sunset Boulevard, will go to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, which will also be supported by stores in Calabasas, Century City, West Los Angeles and more. Other recipients of toys will be Promises2Kids, Toys for Tots and Miracle for Kids.
“To prevent infection, we can only accept new and unwrapped gifts for infants, children and adolescents,” according to a statement from Gelson’s.
Toy suggestions for infants to age 5 include rattles, interactive crib toys/musicals, soft baby dolls, buildings blocks and balls. For ages 6 to 13, Gelson’s suggested Play-Doh, crafts, art supplies, coloring books, toys, Hello Kitty items and Barbies.
Board games, makeup, nail polish, LA sports team swag, CDs, sports balls and video games were some of the suggested items for ages 13 to 18. For all ages, Gelson’s recommended socks, slippers, hats, beanies, PJs, gifts cards and movies.
“Stuffed toys or toys with small pellets or beans,” would not be accepted: “Toys should be sturdy and free of any parts which may pinch. Please avoid toys that can break easily and leave sharp edges (i.e. made of glass or brittle plastic). Toys that are designed to promote aggressive behaviors (e.g. toy weapons of any kind or violent video games or movies). No food.”
For a complete list of suggestions and further details, visit gelsons.com/toydrive.
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