This year’s total approaches $154,000 with the latest contributions.

The Portland Press Herald Toy Fund has a goal of $200,000.

Readers’ donations are used to provide holiday toys to thousands of Maine children who might otherwise not receive gifts because of hardships faced by their families.

The winner of the most valuable prize – a package of ski passes worth $500 – will be drawn Saturday.

It is still possible to support the fund that provides holiday toys to thousands of Maine children.

The fund – now in its 67th year – provided gifts during this holiday season to needy families in Cumberland, York, Sagadahoc, Lincoln and Knox counties.

A mother breathes a sigh of relief now that her three kids will get holiday gifts.

Through penny drives and more, Maine youngsters contribute to the Press Herald Toy Fund.

They find their way to the Portland Press Herald Toy Fund in various ways.

‘My parents started it and we just kept the tradition ongoing in honor of them,’ says a member of the Drummond clan.