Police Celebrate Ten Years of Fill the Cruiser Toy Drive Events

Published on November 04, 2024

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Arlington County Police Department (ACPD) is proud to host the tenth annual Fill the Cruiser Toy Drive benefitting children in need in the Arlington community. It is our mission to continue to spread holiday cheer by ensuring every child gets the opportunity to experience the joy of the season.  Donate new, unwrapped toys at one of our two collection events or one of our stationary drop box locations.

Collection Events

Officers will collect new, unwrapped toys for children ages newborn to 17 at the following locations:

Saturday, November 16

• Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., 830 23^rd Street S.

Saturday, December 7

• Lee Harrison Shopping Center, 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., 2425 N. Harrison Street

Stationary Drop Box Locations

If you are unable to attend one of our donation collection events, stationary drop boxes will be located at the following locations from November 8 to December 13.

• Compass Coffee, 4710 Langston Boulevard
• Cathedral of St. Thomas More, 3901 Cathedral Lane
• Office Building, 200 N. Glebe Road
• Arlington Courthouse, 2^nd Floor, Administrative Support Unit, 1425 N. Courthouse Road
• Ireland’s Four Courts, 2051 Wilson Boulevard
• Celtic House Irish Pub, 2500 Columbia Pike
• Shirlington Library, 4200 Campbell Avenue
• Long Bridge Aquatics & Fitness Center, 333 Long Bridge Drive
• Freddie’s Beach Bar, 555 23^rd Street S.
• Courthouse Library, 2100 Clarendon Boulevard

Toy Distribution

Toys will be distributed by the Police Department to Arlington community groups in December.

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