Houston fire department toy giveaway spreads holiday cheer to thousands of children

Laney Cortez reaches toward the volunteers and firefighters while her family is waiting to receive toys at Houston Fire Department’s Operation Stocking Stuffer Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, at Dick Graves Park in Houston. The operation provides toys for more than 30,000 children in the greater Houston area each year, acoording to HFD.Houston firefighter Jonathan Morales restock the toys at a sation while volunteering at the Houston Fire Department’s Operation Stocking Stuffer Saturday, Dec.

Winston’s four children were with her at the event with smiles on their faces: 9-year-old twins, a 4-year-old, and a 13-year-old. “It’s amazing what you can do with a few phone calls,” said Paul Box, supervisor of public affairs for the fire department. “Our goal this year is to serve at least 6,000 families and 30,000 kids.”

Cars began lining up the night before to be at the front of the six-lane, drive-thru style distribution. Drivers opened their trunks to receive bags of gifts. With loud music roaring across the park from the DJ booth, volunteers could be seen waving and dancing alongside the attendees, making them laugh as they received what they needed and left with a smile.Houston firefighters Adaion White, from left, Stephen Ponce and Jonathan Morales volunteer to hand out toys at Houston Fire Department’s Operation Stocking Stuffer Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, at Dick Graves Park in Houston.

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