CHP gathers toys for 'CHiPs for Kids' toy drive

Press release from the California Highway Patrol:

Each year the California Highway Patrol participates in the “CHiPs for Kids” toy drive. CHiPs for Kids started from humble beginnings over 36 years ago in Los Angeles. Back then, a small group of California Highway Patrol officers banded together and decided to help the less fortunate children living in the communities they served.

This popular program has grown tremendously, and now nearly every CHP office in the state participates in helping children in their communities through this program. The CHP Temecula area has successfully participated in this program for the last two decades. With the help of compassionate supporters in the communities we serve, our Temecula area squad has been able to distribute toys to hundreds of less fortunate children in Southwest Riverside County.

Once again, the CHP and Walgreens have partnered up in efforts to collect toys for less fortunate children. Members of the community wanting to assist can drop off any new, unwrapped toy at any CHP Office or Walgreens stores. CHiPs for Kids toy collection runs through Dec. 16. Uniformed CHP officers will distribute the donated toys the week prior and up to Christmas. Any assistance you can offer will be greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, contact Public Information Officer Mike Lassig at 951-506-2000 or MLassig@chp.ca.gov