It was all hands on deck at the Paeroa Baptist Church hall with Santa’s helpers ready to wrap Christmas gifts for the annual Paeroa Toy Appeal on December 12.
The event draws in support and donations from people, organisations and groups to “make Christmas special” for families and children, who might otherwise miss out.
Toys, puzzles, books, stationery, sports equipment, board games, and more were spread around the room at various gift wrapping stations.
Organiser Carol Millar told The Profile just over 220 gifts were donated this year.
She wanted to thank the volunteers and everyone for the donations and gifts, and also the gift drop off points, she said, which were: The Hauraki Bike Hire/Paeroa Information Hub, the Paeroa Library and Paeroa Pigeon Post.
“Without those, it doesn’t work.” A special thank you to the Paeroa Pigeon Post, who donated proceeds from the letter posting to the Toy Appeal, she said, which were used to purchase more gifts to fill the gaps.
The Paeroa Rotary Club also made a donation which was really helpful, she said.
