FRANKFORT, Ky. — For the first Christmas season following the catastrophic flooding across Eastern Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear and First Lady Britainy Beshear have announced a toy drive to benefit families that were impacted by the disaster.
“I want to make sure these kids know that even if Christmas looks a little different this year, Santa will still be coming to visit them,” the First Lady said. “So just like last year in Western Kentucky, I am announcing a toy drive where people from around our commonwealth – and country – can donate gifts.”
Gifts can be mailed to Jenny Wiley State Resort Park at the following address:
Jenny Wiley State Resort Park
75 Theatre Court
Prestonsburg, KY, 41653
Additional dropoff sites and collection events will be announced soon.
“I’m pretty sure last year’s drive was the biggest toy drive ever,” Gov. Beshear said, referencing the event held for tornado victims. “It was so special to see the children of Western Kentucky smile after all they had been through. And now, our hope is that we can see those same smiles on the faces of our Eastern Kentucky kids.”
“I am so grateful for the generosity and kindness we saw last year,” the First Lady added. “My hope is that we can lead with love once again. And together, we can make sure the children of Eastern Kentucky feel our support. So please join us, and let’s make sure these kids have a great Christmas. I’m excited to get Will and Lila involved. They’re learning that the greatest joy of Christmas is the chance to give back.”
For more information about the event, visit https://governor.ky.gov/toydrive.