While they’re not going door-to-door this year because of the pandemic, Oshkosh firefighters are still collecting toys and cash donations to help out families in need. Their holiday collection effort kicked off Thursday night, with Santa leading the effort.
Oshkosh firefighters set up in a parking lot just outside Station 15, and cars and trucks lined up to donate gifts.
“This year we’re not able to do our traditional walk through the city. We’re going to do a contact-less event where we have people drive through the parking lot near Station 15 and drop off the food and toys through their vehicle by opening the door,” firefighter Brian Blaha explained.
The change was made this year to keep people safe amid the virus outbreak.