The phrase "sleep when you're dead" can easily apply to Black Friday shoppers. ...more

November 28, 2009

It's time to turn our attention to the upcoming holiday season. This year, as we watch our economy struggling to recover, Toys for Tots of East Pasco needs to set our sights higher than ever before. Here in Pasco County, the number of children living below the poverty level continues to grow. Providing a joyous Christmas for these "at risk" tots continues to challenge our program and our caring community. ...more

November 27, 2009

When Debra Schriber wants to buy Christmas toys for her two grandchildren, she makes the one-hour drive from Okeechobee to the Kmart store in Lakeshore Mall, selects what she wants and puts them on layaway with the store. ...more

November 20, 2009

Parents or guardians who need Christmas toys must register with Toys for Tots at the Florida Department of Children and Families office, at 9550 U.S. 19, Suite 201-A, Port Richey, by Friday, Dec. 4. An article in Nov. 4 editions gave an incorrect address. ...more

November 7, 2009

Although Pasco County's shelters, food banks, churches and nonprofit organizations may serve different populations, one thing they have in common this time of year is a need for donations. ...more

November 15, 2008

I am pleased to announce that the Toys for Tots Foundation in Quantico, Va., ( www.toysfortots.org), has cleared all Toys for Tots program coordinators to conduct our customary toy drive and distributions. ...more

October 15, 2007