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‘Christmas For Kids’ Toy Drive Underway; McDonald’s Pie Drive
TOY COLLECTION BOX AT SHERIFF’S OFFICE – Lamb County Sheriff Gary Maddox, left, and DARE Deputy Michael Armstrong, are shown with the toy collection box that is placed in the foyer of the Sheriff’s office, 1200 E. Waylon Jennings Ave. The 21st “Christmas for Kids” toy drive is now underway, and is receiving applications for children who need help with Christmas gifts. Pick up an application at the Sheriff’s Office, or at any of the banks at the various cities in the county. (Photo submitted by Sheriff’s Office)
The 21st Annual Christmas for Kids kicked off November 12, 2021.
Sheriff Gary Maddox and the Lamb County Sheriff’s Office continue to celebrate Christmas with the toy drive that helps families in Lamb County communities.
On December 7th, beginning at 7 a.m. the Sheriff’s Department will be at McDonald’s on Hall Ave in Littlefield for their Pie Drive. McDonald’s will provide the pies for purchase. All proceeds go toward the “Christmas for Kids” toy drive.
Applications are still available for pickup and return at the Lamb County Sheriff’s Office located at 1200 E. Waylon Jennings Blvd. or any local bank in the cities of Amherst, Sudan, Olton, Earth or Littlefield.
The deadline for turning in the applications will be Friday, December 17, 2021 by 5 p.m. Donation boxes have been placed at the following locations:
In Littlefield – Lamb County Courthouse Lobby, McDonald’s, Lowe’s Food King, First United Bank, First Bank & Trust, First Federal Bank, John Roley’s AutoCenter, Prosperity Bank, Dollar General, Family Dollar, Wellington State Bank, Ace Hardware, Gebo’s, and United Supermarket.
In Amherst – First State Bank.
In Sudan – First State Bank, Dollar General, and First United Bank.
In Earth – First United Bankd and Dollar General
In Olton – Happy State Bank, Wellington State Bank, Ag Produceers ”Coop, and Dollar General.
Distribution of the toys will be held at Lamb County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday, December 21st, Wednesday December 22nd, and Thursday, December 23rd from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Any questions may be directed to Deputy Michael Armstrong or Telecommunications Supervisor, Birdy Coronado at the Lamb County Sheriff’s office at 806- 385-7900.