Several organizations host toy giveaways, Santa breakfasts and holiday food distribution events

ATLANTA, Ga. — Several metro Atlanta organizations are giving kids some much-needed cheery this holiday season with toy giveaways, food distribution and breakfasts with Santa Saturday.

MARTA’s Employees Charity Club hosted a drive-thru gift card giveaway for kids ages two to 10 at MARTA headquarters at 9 a.m. Families had to pre-register to participate in the 30-year-old tradition.

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The South Fulton Police Department is hosting a Christmas breakfast and toy giveaway for 125 children at Welcome All Park. The event is from 9 -12 and features live music, food, games, a magician and appearances from Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus. The event is free for all who register for tickets.

Home Depot hosted a surprise breakfast with Santa event at the Westside Future Fund Headquarters Saturday morning. The families that were invited were selected to attend.

Pastor Troy is hosting a toy drive from 4:30 p.m. to 7: p.m. at Fairburn City Hall. The rapper is handing out more than 1,000 toys to children from all across metro Atlanta. The event is also accepting donations and new toys.

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Hosea Helps is hosting its annual Christmas food distribution and toy giveaway a week early. The event is usually on Christmas day, but this year will be held Saturday from 10 to 2 p.m. in the Marshaling Lot at the Georgia World Congress Center.

“This historic pivot empower parents facing financial challenges to provide a happy dignified Christmas filled with hot, wholesome food and toys for their children on Christmas Day!” organizers said.

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DeKalb county is hosting it’s annual holiday food distribution Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. at the following locations:

New Birth Missionary Baptist Church – 6400 Woodrow Rd., Stonecrest, GA 30038

• Shy Temple CME Church, 2030 Wesley Chapel Road, Decatur, GA 30035

• Big Miller Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 3800 Big Miller Grove Way, Stonecrest, GA 30038

• Berean Christian Church, 2201 Young Road, Stone Mountain, GA 30088

• Rehoboth Baptist Church, 2997 Lawrenceville Hwy., Tucker, GA 30084

• The Covenant Church, 1700 Corey Blvd., Decatur, GA 30032

• Saint Phillip AME, 240 Candler Rd. SE, Atlanta, GA 30317

Excel Church is also giving away hundreds of boxes of groceries from 10 - 12 p.m. at 1151 Flat Shoals Road in Conyers/ Boxes include fresh meat, produce and household products.

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