Fayette Sheriff, Lexington collecting toys, supplies for western Kentucky
There are a variety of ways to donate items to the Western Kentucky supply and toy drive
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) – Consolidated Baptist Church, 1625 Russell Cave Road, is opening its doors this week to anyone who wants to donate to western Kentucky communities devastated by recent tornadoes. The Fayette County Sheriff’s Department also is collecting supplies and toys for the toy drive started by Kentucky First Lady Britainy Beshear.
“Thank you to Consolidated and Pastor Richard Gaines,” Mayor Linda Gorton said. “It’s a convenient, easy place to drop off supplies for people who are in need.”
The center will be open noon -6 p.m., Wednesday through Friday, Dec. 15-17; and 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 18.
Because storage facilities are extremely limited in the tornado-ravaged communities, items to be donated are limited to:
- Large plastic storage containers with lids
- Large trash bags
- Flashlights with new batteries
- LED Lanterns
- Gasoline cans (new, empty cans only)
- Pull-ups for toddlers
- Horse feed
- New space heaters
- New Kerosene heaters
In addition, the City will also accept new, unwrapped toys as part of First Lady Britainy Beshear’s Western Kentucky Toy Drive.
The Toy Drive is accepting:
- Toys
- Books
- Electronics
- $25 VISA or Mastercard Gift Cards
The City continues to be in communication with people in western Kentucky to help with their needs in the area. For more information on how you can help, and stay up-to-date on future needs, visit the City’s western Kentucky tornado relief webpage at www.lexingtonky.gov/tornadorelief .
The Office of the Fayette County Sheriff also is a Lexington drop off location for the Western Kentucky Toy Drive.
“The citizens of Lexington have stepped up in the efforts to support our fellow Kentuckians. The Office of Sheriff is honored to be the local collection site for this toy drive that is critical to so many right now. Together, we can provide a glimmer of hope and happiness to the children who have experienced great loss,” said Sheriff Kathy Witt.
This collection complements the Office’s collection of critical items to be distributed to communities affected by the historic tornadoes.
The collection period will run from Tuesday, Dec. 14 to Sunday, December 19. Items requested in the Western Kentucky Toy Drive include toys, books, and electronics for infants through teens. All items should be new, unwrapped, and in original packaging. Clothes are not needed at this time. $25 Visa and Mastercard gift cards will also be accepted.
There are a variety of ways to donate items to the Western Kentucky Toy Drive:
- Items can be brought to the lobby of the Fayette District Court, located at 150 N. Limestone, 24 hours a day.
- Curbside drop offs can be brought to the Sheriff’s designated parking spaces by the Fayette Circuit Court from 1:00 PM-4:00 PM Tuesday through Friday.
- Citizens can request a pickup or schedule a drop off by calling the Sheriff’s Office at (859) 252-1771.
