Generous Thompson residents and organizations teamed up for the annual Christmas Toy Drive in the city.

In all, 288 toys and $247 were collected at the event this past Saturday in the Walmart parking lot.

Participation and support came from Thompson RCMP, BGC Thompson, and Thompson Fire and Emergency Services,  including Thompson Professional Fire Fighters Association, Thompson Fire Auxiliary members and Vale Manitoba Operations, the Steelworkers Organization of Active Retirees and MDS Aero Test.

This Friday, from 10 am to 4 pm,  the toys will be available at BGC Thompson for parents and guardians to choose from.

There is one toy allowed per child in each household.

BGC Thompson is offering rides to those who don’t have transportation available.