Spark Of Love Toy Drive Continues Thru December 24

December 23, 2024 ·

Photo courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills Facebook page.

BEVERLY HILLS—The city of Beverly Hills posted on its Facebook page on December 21, a reminder that the Beverly Hills Fire Department, ABC7, and Southern California Firefighters will celebrate the 32nd year of the Spark of Love Toy Drive.

They are collecting and distributing new, unwrapped toys and sports equipment for underserved children and teens in the Los Angeles county. The toys will make their way to every child admitted to Cedar Sinai Hospital and UCLA Medical Center, and Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services.

To make this year’s holiday season brighter deliver toys by:

-Dropping off your new, unwrapped toys or sports equipment at Fire Station 1 until December 24, 2024.

-Texting the word “SPARK” to 24365.

-Donating online at supportlafd.kindful.com.  All proceeds go toward buying toys or sports equipment for the children.

Anyone with questions can contact askBH at 310-285-1000.

By Trevor

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