The Kiwanis club of Gloucester held a fundraiser for Toy’s for Tots program on November 14 at Your Pie . Shown here is owner Jeff Rhoades presenting a check and cash of more than 300.00 dollars to David James President of the club . Thanks to Jeff for all of his and his staff’s help for this wonderful fundraiser. The donations will be turned over to Toys for Tots program to buy toys for underprivileged children this Christmas.
The Gloucester Kiwanis Club, area businesses and others have come together to help Middle Peninsula Detachment #1317 of the Marine Corps League in its annual Toys for Tots drive. Clockwise from above: Kiwanis Club president David James, John Seltzer, Chaplain for Middle Peninsula Detachment #1317 (Santa), Mike McKee (American Legion Post #75 Riders), David Clements, Commandant, Middle Peninsula Detachment # 1317, Jodey Clements, Toys for Tots coordinator, Jeff Nau, Member, Detachment #1317, Darlene Jarosz, Toys for Tots volunteer, and Vonnie James, Gloucester Kiwanis Club, from left, held a toy drive Sunday at M&M Building Supply in Mathews. David James, at left, accepts over $300 from Your Pie owner Jeff Rhodes, proceeds from a fundraiser at the Gloucester restaurant. James is shown presenting that donation to Toys for Tots coordinator Jodey Clements. Below, employees of Nick’s Spaghetti and Steakhouse donated toys to the growing collection. Shown at the donation are, from left, Aaliyah Parlett, Bruce Hogge, Stella Anderson, Ashley Blackett, David James and Tyrone Fuller.