Press Herald Toy Fund marks 76th straight year of giving gifts to Maine children

The Press Herald Toy Fund completed its 76th annual drive and delivered gifts to more than 4,400 Maine children, and the Drummond family made their 76th consecutive donation.

The Press Herald Toy Fund completed its 76th annual toy drive this season. The drive began with a surge in requests for help from families. Donors and volunteers responded, and the effort brought toys and books to more than 4,400 Maine children. The campaign included a longstanding family tradition of annual giving that continued this year. Key details: - The 76th annual drive saw many requests for assistance at the start and ended with broad support from readers and volunteers. - Organizers report gifts and distributions reached more than 4,400 children up to age 16 across York, Cumberland, Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Androscoggin and Knox counties. - The Drummond family made their 76th consecutive donation, submitting it under the name JOCIJIANNA, a longstanding tradition in support of the fund. - Organizers say they are already planning the 77th season and that donations are accepted year-round and published in the Portland Press Herald and Lewiston Sun Journal. Summary: The Toy Fund's 76th drive reached thousands of children and included long-running donor traditions that continued this year. Organizers report strong community support and are preparing for the 77th season; details about future plans are being developed.