Funds raised during the Sandpoint Lions' annual Christmas campaign go to purchase new toys for area children or gift cards for older youth who live in the Lake Pend Oreille School District. Every Christmas, the Lions help almost 1,000 area children, from Sandpoint to Clark Fork and all points in between.
To date, $39,229 has been raised. The goal for this year’s Toys for Tots campaign is $75,000, an increase over past years due to the number of people needing help.
Funds raised during the annual campaign go to purchase new toys for area children or gift cards for older youth who live in the Lake Pend Oreille School District. Every Christmas, the Lions help almost 1,000 area children, from Sandpoint to Clark Fork and all points in between.
Holy Trinity Knights of Columbus Council 507, at their monthly meeting at Chef Ray’s, presented two donations. The council presented $1,228.18 to the Robert B
Sandpoint Lions Club wants everyone to have the merriest Christmas possible. It is thanks to the community's help that they are able to make it happen through their annual Toys for Tots Christmas drive.