Superior Fire Department’s Annual Toys for Tots Campaign Well Underway

Organizers are asking for early donations, especially for teenagers

SUPERIOR, Wis. — Christmas is coming early at the Superior Fire Department, and they are asking for the community’s help.

Their annual Toys for Tots campaign is well underway. With Christmas falling on a Monday this year, the department will spread holiday cheer early, on the weekend of December 16th and 17th. Superior Firefighter John Lundberg said people can help by not waiting until the last minute and keeping teenagers in mind when picking out gifts.

“Teens are really hard to buy for,” Lundberg said. “A lot of people don’t know what teens want. If you’re willing to get a present to donate to a teen, maybe ask somebody that your family knows: What do kids like these days?‘”

Ideas for teens include room decor, headphones, and sports equipment. The department’s Lundberg added in the past the community has had some great out-of-the-box thinking and fabulous generosity.

We’re in a great community here that really wants to support their own, they support us,” Lundberg said. “They’re adamant at supporting their own community and frankly we’re a conduit between that. We’re a way of making that happen, for the community to give back to themselves.”

You might be surprised just how many families Toys for Tots helps. The campaign reaches around 800 kids during the holiday season, all within Douglas County. To donate, you can drop new, unwrapped toys at the following donation box locations:

Aces – 2827 Oakes Ave
Cenovus – 2407 Stinson Ave
Dollar General – 216 Belknap St
YMCA – 9 N 21st St
Walgreens – 2015 Tower Ave
Angie’s Closet – 1315 Tower Ave
Burger King – 724 Belknap St
Artistic Florals by Leslie – 1208 Tower Ave
Empower Superior Nutrition – 100 Belknap St
Menards – 4425 Tower Ave
National Bank of Commerce – 1127 Tower Ave & 2822 Tower Ave
Northwood Tech Admin Office – 600 N 21st St
Superior Fire Department Headquarters – 3326 Tower Ave