Robin emailed us wondering where to drop off toys for kids in need. “I’m having a terrible time finding a decent article listing Seattle area (let alone Ballard area) donation drop locations,” Robin writes. It turns out that the closest drop off location is at the 145th Aurora Storage (14540 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline.) According to the Toys for Tots website, “Due to low donations this year we are requesting additional toys from the community. Currently we are short approximately 50,000 toys for King County. All age groups are needed, which consist of ages: infant through 13, boys and girls.” They’re asking for donations to be taken to their Auburn warehouse (1903 C St SW, warehouse #8, Auburn, WA) or to their other drop-off locations, such as Shoreline. The 145th Aurora Storage is open Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (If a Ballard business wants to collect toys, the Geeky Swedes will be happy to run them to Shoreline. Please email us: tips@myballard.com)
Update: From Seattle Fire twitter: Seattle Fire Stations are drop off points for Toys for Tots. Donate new unwrapped toys thru Dec 20.