Sunday, November 15, 2026 | St. Lawrence County, NY
MASSENA -- Kids who visit the Massena Community Center for an annual toy giveaway won't hear the sound of Santa's sleigh bells but rather the sounds of the police.
The annual …
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BY JEFF CHUDZINSKINorth Country This WeekMASSENA -- Kids who visit the Massena Community Center for an annual toy giveaway won't hear the sound of Santa's sleigh bells but rather the sounds of the police.
The annual "Christmas with a Cop: Massena PD Holiday Toy Giveaway" is being held on Dec. 4, thanks in large part to the First Responders Children's Foundation, which has donated more than 500 toys for the event.
Chief Cody Wilson said the event will be very similar to Massena Community Heroes Day, which was part of National Night Out.
That event, held in August at the Police Activities League, allowed community members to tour the facility and take part in a number of activities with local first responders.
Wilson said Community Heroes Day was a perfect opportunity for both the police and community alike to get to know each other better.
Now, the annual toy giveaway is another step in supporting the community during the holidays.
Wilson said "between five and six hundred" toys were delivered on pallets recently, bringing the weight of the situation to bear.
Wilson said it was his hope all toys would be distributed to children in the area.
He said the event is also open to surrounding communities as well, not just for families in Massena.
Wilson recently thanked First Responders Children’s Foundation and CSX Pride in Service for their support of the events, which has played a crucial role in securing toys for the giveaway.
“It's similar to the National Night Out one. It's a night to come meet the cops and get a toy during the holiday season,” Wilson said.
Wilson said the event is an opportunity for children to meet the local officers and "make positive connections with law enforcement."
"They'll also be able to leave with an awesome toy as well, just in time for Christmas," he said.
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