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The Massachusetts State Lottery is launching its 11th annual Holiday Toy Drive from Monday, Nov. 9, through Friday, Dec. 11, according to WWLP. The initiative pairs toy donations with a holiday reminder that lottery tickets are not appropriate gifts for anyone under 18.
Six lottery locations will accept toy donations
The drive will collect new, unwrapped toys for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program and regional charity initiatives.
Donations will be accepted Monday through Friday, from 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays, at the following locations:
- Lottery headquarters in Dorchester
- Prize claim centers in West Springfield, Braintree, Lawrence, New Bedford and Worcester
State Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg thanked customers and employees for their contributions.
“Supporting communities is what the Lottery is all about, and these donations will deliver holiday cheer to children and families throughout the state,” Goldberg said.
Holiday campaign stresses tickets are not gifts for minors
The Lottery is partnering with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s Office of Problem Gambling Services to promote responsible gift-giving during the holiday season.
“We thank our players and employees for supporting those in need this and every holiday season,” Lottery Executive Director Mark William Bracken said.
The responsible-gift-giving initiative is part of a broader national campaign presented by the National Council on Problem Gambling and supported by the North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries.
If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call the Massachusetts Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-327-5050 to speak with a trained specialist.
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Source: As reported by WWLP.
