Local businesses to host toy drives

GREEN BAY – Two local businesses will host toy drives during the holiday season.

North Shore Bank branches in the greater Green Bay area will host toy drives for local organizations in preparation for the upcoming holiday season.

The public is invited to make donations at participating locations.

“We are thrilled to ring in the holiday season by supporting local organizations who are dedicated to uplifting children and families throughout our communities,” said Kerri Collins, vice president and Northeast Wisconsin district manager at North Shore Bank. “We encourage everyone to stop by one of the participating branches and donate new toys for children and families in need this holiday season in the Fox Cities, Door County, and Green Bay areas.”

The following locations are drop-off points for the Acts 1:8 Ministry PACK — Planned Acts of Christian Kindness Program — donation drive, now through Dec. 2: Green Bay East, 1901 Main Street; Green Bay West, 1620 W. Mason Street; Allouez, 2300 S. Webster Avenue; and Ashwaubenon, 2215 S. Oneida Street.

Community members are encouraged to donate new, unwrapped toys, books and other gifts for children.

Legacy Hotel Green Bay is partnering with HSHS St. Vincent Children’s Hospital in Green Bay.

Starting Friday, Dec. 6 through Friday, Dec. 20, the hotel will host a community toy drive, collecting unwrapped gifts to distribute to children in need and those hospitalized during the holidays.

Guests and community members are invited to drop off unwrapped gifts at the Legacy Hotel’s front desk, where each donation contributes to a brighter holiday for local families.

“We’re thrilled to be partnering with HSHS St. Vincent Children’s Hospital in Green Bay for this holiday gift drive,” said Susan Engler, general manager of Legacy Hotel. “This collaboration is a wonderful opportunity to not only give back to the community but also to build a lasting legacy of kindness and support for families in need.”