Fall River area shows up once again for those in need at Christmas time

Fall River area residents, businesses, and organizations once again came up big for those in need during the Christmas season.

This holiday season, LEAF and the Fall River Police Department spread Christmas cheer by delivering toys to approximately 500 children with the help of Blessed Trinity and community members.

The Westport Police Department and the Westport Fire Department delivered donations for The Woman’s Center and passed out toys across Westport.

The Freetown Police Association distributed toys donated from their toy drive.

The Somerset Police Department collected donations for a toy drive.

On Christmas Day there will be the annual Fall River Community Brunch for anyone alone or in need in our community at Blessed Trinity. Doors open at 10 am and they begin serving at 11 am.

For over 20 years, IAFF Local #1314 Fall River Firefighters has partnered with the Department of Children and Families in Fall River to bring joy to more than 150 children on Christmas morning. Members used the Dive Truck to deliver the presents to the Department of Children and Families on North Main Street.

The Swansea Police Department gathered donations for its annual Toy Drive, a tradition for the department’s officers going back more than 10 years, providing gifts to over 100 children who otherwise would go without them this holiday season.

The Tiverton Police Department held their annual Operation: Blue Santa 2024 Gift/Toy Drive and Santa for Seniors.

The Dartmouth Police Department held their annual Fill The Bus Toy Drive at Target.

Da Riva’s Trust Group and CFC held an annual toy drive.

Also, countless businesses donated to toy drives and to those less fortunate.

Thank you to those we mentioned and to others we didn’t catch for making Christmas brighter to those who could use a little help.