Press Herald toy fund – Page 7 – The Portland Press Herald

Struggling mother hoping to see smiles on kids’ faces

Her oldest just turned 10, and her youngest has medical problems that make it impossible for her to work.

Margie Emmons of Yarmouth also feels lucky that her children and grandchildren have always been provided for at Christmas.

A young Portland mother manages to make ends meet but needs help to put gifts under the tree.

An envelope contains a small donation for the charity, along with a brief note.

A midcoast Maine mom requests toys for two children under age 5.

A disabled midcoast dad humbly describes the choice between keeping warm and buying gifts.

WS Development donates a vacant retail space to the 66-year-old toy fund.

A stay-at-home mother of four applies to the toy fund for the first time after her husband changes jobs.

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The Press Herald Toy Fund aimed to provide toys for up to 7,000 children in Cumberland, York, Sagadahoc, Lincoln and Knox counties.

Donations may still be made to the annual fund.