Firefighters in CT town collect enough toys for nearly 500 kids: ‘We’re going to have a great night’

Firefighters in CT town collect enough toys for nearly 500 kids: ‘We’re going to have a great night’

Nearly 500 children will be receiving toys later today, according to the Town of Vernon. “Toy distribution begins at 6 p.m. at Vernon’s Nye Street fire station, 15 Nye St,” according to a statement. “Firefighters will visit the homes of each family to drop off toys between 6 and 8:30 p.m.” “Last year Vernon firefighters provided toys to about 250 kids, but saw a 100 percent increase in demand this year,” the town of Vernon spokesman said. “That …