COCOA POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:  Yvonne Martinez, Public Information Officer, 321-243-7812

 
Tuesday, November 9, 2021 2:28 PM
(Cocoa, FL)—The City of Cocoa’s 35^th annual toy drive is underway and families in need of assistance may continue to sign up at Cocoa City Hall Office of the City Clerk between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday- Friday (except holidays). The last day to sign up will be November 19^th.
Families requesting assistance must live in the City of Cocoa city limits. Applicants will be required to produce a valid driver’s license or Florida ID card with a correct address and a utility bill which matches the name and address. A birth certificate and social security card for each child will be required along with documents showing the applicant is the parent or guardian.  Applicants can only be on one list.
Donations of new and unwrapped toys are also being collected to support the needs of local families. Donations can be dropped off at any City of Cocoa facility including Fire Station 1, 1740 Dixon Blvd., Fire Station 2, 300 Brunson Blvd., Fire Station 3, 3505 SR 524, Cocoa City Hall, 65 Stone St., the Cocoa Police Department, 1226 W. King St., and the Utilities Administration Building, 351 Shearer Blvd.  Toy donations should be for children ages 14 and under and will be accepted through December 15^th. “Community first is our mission and this toy drive is a great opportunity for our officers to demonstrate our commitment to our community,” said Chief Evander Collier IV.