Columbia deputies collect toy donations at playoff games

Toy collection at playoff games

The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office is collecting toy donations at high school football playoff games. Deputies are accepting the donations during the games as part of a local toy collection effort.

The effort gives people attending the playoff games an opportunity to bring toys for donation. The sheriff’s office has not announced additional details in the public description of the event, including the specific games, collection hours or how the toys will be distributed.

Role of the sheriff’s office

Columbia County Sheriff’s Office deputies are handling the collection at the football playoff games. The activity is separate from any election or campaign issue and involves the sheriff’s office’s community role.

Residents who plan to donate should look for the sheriff’s office collection point at the game they attend. Details about acceptable toys, drop-off locations and the recipient program should be confirmed with the sheriff’s office or event organizers.

What attendees should know

The collection is tied to high school football playoff games in Columbia County. People attending those games can participate by bringing toy donations for deputies to collect.

WCJB reported on the deputies’ toy collection effort. The station’s report is available here.