The preliminary numbers indicate that 6,648 families and 17,295 children were assisted compared to 6,188 families and 16,000 children in 2008.

Nearly 1,500 vehicles dropped off toy or monetary donations at the NBC 4 supported toy drive Saturday, Dec. 12. Although donations filled two semi-trucks and totaled $53,263 in cash that day, firefighters needed more. Additional donations were collected following the toy drive, allowing firefighters to assist all the registered families.

Firefighters 4 Kids Toys Drive with NBC 4 is sponsored by CME Federal Credit Union, Truberry Group, Walmart, 95.5 The Hawk and 104.9 The River.

Thank you to all the companies and organizations who made the toy drive possible!

ABS Alternative Business Systems
A.B.A.T.E. of Ohio, Inc.
Ace Archers
Applebee’s
Beany’s Auto Service Center
Big Lots
Bob Evans Catering
Capital City PT Cruisers
CME Federal Credit Union
Columbus Division of Fire
Columbus Police Reserves
Cowboy’s Chili
Diamond Cellar
Dollar General – Bethel Rd.
Enchanted Learning Center
Flyers Pizza and Subs
Farmers New World Life Insurance
Lifeline of Ohio
Nancy’s Home Cooking
The Harmony Project
95.5 The Hawk
Ohio Department of Commerce
104.9 The River
PODS
Safelite Glass
S E A
Seton Square North
614 Magazine
Truberry Group
Walmart
Young Professionals Toy Drive for Kids