ST. LOUIS — There may be some children in the St. Louis area with no toys to open on Christmas morning. However, one local organization is asking for the public's help to allow each child to see a gift under their tree.
The Buchanan Foundation Inc. is committed to helping dozens of families in the St. Louis area. Unfortunately, this year they have come up short.
According to Rosemary Ray, owner of the Buchanan Foundation, the organization partnered with Toys for Tots during the Christmas season.
"We don't have enough toys. We don't even have half of the amount to service the amount of children. I don't want to see any child without."
Ray said Toys for Tots is only able to donate 250 toys, falling short of their goal of 1,200 toys.
"The children will be expecting and I won't be able to deliver," she said. "I have been dealing with Toys for Tots for 25 years and it's always been beautiful. They do a great job getting the community to help but right now I just want to service the community."
Gently used and new toys can be donated at these two drop sites available from now until Dec. 21:
- Commerce Bank - 1626 Pattern Drive Spanish Lake, Missouri 63138
- The Buchanan Foundation Inc. - 8824 North Broadway St. Louis, Missouri 63147
Also, monetary donations are accepted. Those wishing to donate can give at Commerce Bank under the title: The Buchanan Foundation Inc.
For more information, call the Buchanan Foundation Inc. at (314) 388-9984.
