A great reason to move those unwanted toys out of a child's rooms would be to send them along to those in need in time for Christmas.
"The children donating will know the toys they once loved and played with will go to another child that maybe does not receive any toys during the holidays," Terri McClymont, REAPS executive director, said.
That's the idea behind the 23rd annual Recycle Toy Drive organized by the Recycling & Environmental Action Planning Society (REAPS).
People can donate gently used, quality toys Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at REAPS' office at 1950 Gorse St.
"Volunteers will be on hand to sort the toys and put them in boxes according to the needs of each group," McClymont said.
The boxes will then be delivered on Monday to about 14 organizations that serve children in need in the community.
Not only will child advocacy groups benefit like the First Nations Head Start, AWAC, the Child Development Centre and Active Support Against Poverty but during the drive donations will also be accepted for the SPCA and the Prince George Humane Society.
REAPS volunteers will also accept all donations for those children from newborn to toddler, including clothing and accessories, while all hats, mitts and scarves will also be accepted for all ages.
And please, McClymont said, don't forget something for those hard-to-buy-for teenagers. Accessories like belts and purses are always welcome, backpacks, CDs, board games, books and crafts would be suitable items, as well.
"We just want to make sure everyone's needs are met during the holidays," McClymont said.
"If there's agencies that we haven't reached out to I would encourage them to call to be put on the list," McClymont said.
For more information or to volunteer call 250-561-7327 or email events@reaps.org.
