Donate toys through VCFD

This holiday season the Ventura County Fire Department is sponsoring many local donation programs.

All Ventura County Fire Stations will be drop-off points for new, unwrapped toys, sporting goods or educational supplies for the 14th annual ABC-7 Firefighter 's "Spark of Love" Toy Drive through Dec. 24.

Last year, 10,572 courtdependent children and children of lowincome families received 37,222 toys and gifts through the program. Those in need can call Pam Waldron at (805) 6543447 for gift vouchers.

Fire Station 50 at 189 Las Posas Road in Camarillo is collecting clothing donations for the RAIN Project homeless shelter in Camarillo.

Nonperishable foodstuffs can be dropped off at any fire station to assist the Salvation Army's food drive.