Noblesville Fire working to make Christmas bright for local kids

Noblesville Fire Chief Matt Mitchell (left) accepts a donation from Noblesville Common Council member Greg O’Connor. (Photo provided by Noblesville Fire Department)

The Noblesville Fire Department (NFD) is seeking assistance from the community to ensure local families have a joyous holiday season. The fire department is currently accepting donations for its annual food and toy drive to benefit approximately 100 less-fortunate families in Noblesville.

2022 marks the 45th anniversary since the program started. The fire department has partnered with Kroger for food needs and Meijer for toys.

NFD is accepting canned goods, non-perishable food items and new, unwrapped toys through Friday, Dec. 9. Donations may be dropped off at any of the Noblesville Fire Stations or at Noblesville City Hall, 16 S. 10th St. Deliveries to the families will take place on Saturday, Dec. 17.

NFD also is accepting monetary donations. Checks are preferred, and they can be made payable to the NFD Hamilton County Community Foundation. Secure online donations may be made through the Central Indiana Community Foundation donor portal at cicf.org/giving/give-now/existing-fund. If making an online donation, please type in “Noblesville Firefighters Fund” under the Fund Name section.

“For four and a half decades, the Noblesville Fire Department has had the honor of delivering food and toys on behalf of the generous citizens and businesses of Noblesville,” said Noblesville Fire Chief Matt Mitchell. “We truly appreciate the opportunity to impact families in our community around the holidays with the assistance of our residents.”

For more information, call the Noblesville Fire Department at (317) 776-6336.