Eighth District Councilmember Al Austin’s office is again partnering with local businesses to collect toys for local families during the holiday season.
“I am very pleased to be partnering with local businesses for our third annual holiday toy drive,” Austin said. “Our community members have been very generous over the past two years. The joy that these donated toys bring to local children and families is a great reminder of the true meaning of the holidays.”
Donations of new unwrapped toys may be dropped off in the collection boxes at participating businesses through Wednesday, Dec. 10. The donated items will go to local families, according to Austin’s office.
Participating businesses include:
Averyboo Arts, 3908 Atlantic Ave.
Breakfast Club of Long Beach, 3900 Atlantic Ave.
Clover, 3803-B Atlantic Ave.
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, 4105 Atlantic Ave.
Dunn Family Chiropractic, 4028 Long Beach Blvd., Ste. 202
Edward Jones, 3916 Atlantic Ave.
E.J. Malloy’s Restaurant and Pub, 4306 Atlantic Ave.
Gems and Jewels Bixby Knolls, 4130 Atlantic Ave., #102
La Taverna Cucina Italiana, 3819 Atlantic Ave.
Long Beach Clothing Company, 4218 Atlantic Ave.
Long Beach Tang Soo Do Academy, 3914 Atlantic Ave.
Maldonado’s Barber Shop, 5415 Long Beach Blvd.
Mo’s Place II, 4204 Atlantic Ave.
Nino’s Italian Restaurant, 3853 Atlantic Ave.
O’Reilly Auto Parts, 5151 Atlantic Ave.
Oh Very Young, 4378 Atlantic Ave.
Power of One Self Defense, 3821 Long Beach Blvd.
Precise Barber, 5223 Atlantic Ave.
Sushi West, 4105 Atlantic Ave.
Willmore Wine Bar, 3848 Atlantic Ave.
Donations may also be delivered to Austin’s field office at 5641 Atlantic Ave.
For more information, contact Austin’s office at (562) 570-6685 or email district8@longbeach.gov .
Source: 8th District Council office
