Bay Ridge’s Third Avenue Merchants host annual holiday toy drive
In the giving spirit of the season, Bay Ridge’s Merchants of Third Avenue held its annual holiday celebration and toy drive at Lobo Loco restaurant on Monday night.
Admission was free, though all those attending were asked to contribute one or more new unwrapped toys per person. Guests were able to enjoy complimentary food, wine, beer and nonalcoholic beverages.
HeartShare St. Vincent’s, a nonprofit agency that provides family and residential foster care, prevention services, adoption, mental health and medical services to children, youth and families, was the recipient of the more than 100 collected toys.