In collaboration with the City of DeSoto, South Toyota, and local churches, Councilmember Dr. Dinah Marks is spreading holiday cheer through the “Fil-A-Tundra” Toy Drive.
The initiative aims to collect enough toys to fill 10 Toyota Tundra truck beds for children in DeSoto this Christmas season.
The toy drive will culminate in a community event on Thursday, Dec. 14, at 10 a.m. at South Toyota, located at 39660 LBJ Freeway, near the corner of Hampton Road and Interstate 20.
Residents are encouraged to participate by donating new, unwrapped toys to bring joy to children in need during the holiday season.
South Toyota, a key partner in the event, will be showing support by hosting the collection site and providing the vehicles for toy deliveries.
For those unable to attend, additional donation options may be available through partnering churches.
The “Fil-A-Tundra” Toy Drive has become a beloved annual tradition.
The initiative offers multiple drop-off locations across the city.
Donations of new, unwrapped toys can be dropped off at the following locations:
- DeSoto Area Chamber of Commerce (2021 N. Hampton Rd., Suite 145) – 972-838-0895.
- DeSoto City Hall (211 E. Pleasant Run Rd.) – Call 972-230-9600 for more information.
- DeSoto Fire Station #2 (206 S. Parks Dr.) – 972-230-5720.
- DeSoto Police Department (714 E. Belt Line Rd.) – 816-200-4156.
- DeSoto Private School (301 E. Belt Line Rd.) – 972-223-5070.
- Five Points Nursing Home & Rehab Center (1901 N. Hampton Rd.) – 972-694-9810.
- Koinonia First Baptist Church (1053 Hampton Rd.) – 469-744-3114.
- Star of Hope Baptist Church (820 Peggs St.) – 972-230-1763.
- South Toyota (39660 LBJ Freeway, Dallas) – 469-239-2636.
Donations must be received by Nov. 14, 2024, to ensure timely distribution to local families.
For additional details, call the main hotline at 972-230-9600.