Premont Toy Drive Seeks Donations to Support Santa in the Park
The Premont Toy Drive is collecting new, unwrapped toys at locations across Premont through Friday December 19, with a decorated collection box at the Premont Police Department. Organizers are raising funds and donations to reach a $2,000 goal to provide gifts and food for the Santa in the Park event on Saturday December 20, helping local families during the holiday season.
The Premont Toy Drive is underway across the city, with collections running from Monday December 1 through Friday December 19. Premont City Hall and local businesses organized the drive to gather new, unwrapped toys and raise funds to support Santa in the Park scheduled for Saturday December 20, 2025. A decorated collection box is located at the Premont Police Department at 200 SW 1st St in Premont, and participating businesses are displaying similar boxes to accept donations.
Organizers suggest items be priced under ten dollars to encourage broad participation and to maximize the number of gifts available for distribution. The drive has a fundraising target of $2,000. Those interested in having their business host a collection box or who need more information can contact the Premont Police Department at 361 348 3231.
For residents, the drive provides both immediate relief and community connection during a season when families may face heightened financial pressure. Donated toys will be distributed along with food at Santa in the Park, an event intended to reduce holiday stress for households that are juggling basic needs. Local businesses and the city working together illustrate how municipal leadership and neighborhood networks can fill urgent needs when social supports are limited.
Public health considerations underlie the effort. Holiday food insecurity and material scarcity contribute to stress, worsen mental health, and can exacerbate chronic medical conditions. While one seasonal drive cannot replace structural solutions, it can ease immediate hardship and signal the need for sustained investment in programs that address poverty, nutrition, and child well being year round.
The Premont Toy Drive offers a way for residents to directly support neighbors while prompting a broader conversation about lasting systems change. Donations are accepted through December 19 and the community event to distribute gifts and food will take place on December 20. For business participation contact the Premont Police Department at 361 348 3231.
