Photo: Escondido Police Dep
ESCONDIDO–Every year since 1998, the Escondido Police Department has hosted an annual Christmas party to give kids who have been the victims of abuse, neglect, and violent crime a Christmas they might not otherwise get to experience.
This year the party will be held on December 7 at police headquarters. The event will include food, a magic show, face painting, a visit with Santa Claus, and every child in attendance will receive gifts.
Local residents can donate a new, unwrapped toy for a boy or girl ages newborn to 18-years-old at the following drop off locations:
- Escondido Police Department front lobby – 1163 N. Centre City Pky, Escondido
- Escondido Federal Credit Union – 201 N. Broadway, Escondido
- Escondido City Hall – 201 N. Broadway, Escondido
- Westfield Shopping Center (near the EPD classic car) – 200 E. Via Rancho Pky, Escondido
- Blue Mug Coffee & Tea – 1882 W. El Norte Pky, Escondido
- North County Yamaha – 2333 Montiel Rd, San Marcos
- CrossFit Point A – 688 Rancheros Dr #C, San Marcos
- CrossFit Iconic – 237 E. Valley Pky, Escondido
All locations will be collecting gifts until December 1.
