Glasgow’s Fire Stations are spreading festive cheer for local communities
Firefighters from Glasgow’s fire stations are collecting toys and gifts for children and are appealing to the public to help their cause.
Crews are supporting local charity Spirit Aid’s festive appeal. The charity’s aim is to collect donations which will be delivered across local communities to ensure that children don’t miss out on a visit and a surprise parcel from Santa.
All of Glasgow’s 11 stations will be drop off points for donations of new, unwrapped toys, which will then be distributed directly to families.
Station Commander Graeme Morrow said: “We’re calling on the generosity of the public to support our cause and help to bring some light and hope during this festive season.
“We are committed to helping tackle poverty across Glasgow and strong communities are built when we look out for one another. By working with Spirit Aid, we aim to ensure children experience the joy every child deserves.”
Spirit Aid’s Patrick Rolink said: “Spirit Aid are delighted to have the practical support from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service in our efforts to give children living in poverty a good Christmas. We are delighted to enjoy this partnership, and we are confident that this will benefit many in our communities. We also acknowledge the generosity of the people of Glasgow and welcome this additional resource to enable their continued support.”
Find out more about Spirit Aid's Christmas Toy Appeal.
Participating Fire Stations are:
- Calton Community Fire Station, 40 Mcfarlane Street, Glasgow, G4 0TL
- Castlemilk Community Fire Station, 69 Raithburn Avenue, Glasgow, G45 9RY
- Cowcaddens Community Fire Station, 91 Port Dundas Road, Glasgow, G4 0ES
- Easterhouse Community Fire Station, 9 Grudie Street, Glasgow, G34 9BL
- Govan Community Fire Station, 677 Govan Road, Glasgow, G51 2BH
- Knightswood Community Fire Station, 373 Anniesland Road, Glasgow, G13 1XT
- Maryhill Community Fire Station, 775 Maryhill Road, Glasgow, G20 7TL
- Pollok Community Fire Station, 2 Levernside Crescent, Glasgow, G53 5JX
- Polmadie Community Fire Station, 560 Calder Street, Glasgow, G42 0PA
- Springburn Community Fire Station, 1 Midton Street, Glasgow, G21 4RS
- Yorkhill Community Fire Station, Kelvinhaugh Street, Glasgow, G3 8QS
