Ocala Fire Rescue is Collecting Donations for Holiday Drives
(OCALA, FL.) Nov. 20, 2023 – As the holiday season approaches, the needs of those struggling to make ends meet become more evident. Ocala Fire Rescue (OFR) stations are serving as collection sites for food, toiletries, baby items, and toys to benefit local charities. Donations will be accepted through Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023.
Below is a list of items that will be accepted and addresses to OFR stations where donations can be dropped off.
Accepted Items:
- Canned items (meats, fruits, vegetables, soup)
- Dry goods (pasta, rice, dried beans, cereal)
- Other non-perishables (fruit cups, juice boxes, peanut butter, crackers)
- Toiletries (soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes)
- Baby items (baby food, diapers, wipes)
- New, unwrapped toys in original packaging
Drop Off Locations:
- Station #1 – 505 NW MLK Jr. Ave.
- Station #2 – 2701 SE 36 Ave.
- Station #3 – 320 NE Eighth Ave.
- Station #4 – 3300 SW 20 St.
- Station #5 – 2340 NE 25 Ave.
- Station #6 – 5220 SW 50 Ct.
- Station #7 – 885 SE 31 St.
For information on the holiday donation drive, please call OFR’s administration office at (352) 629-8306.
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