KITCHEN TO GIVE OUT HUNDREDS OF TOYS TO NEEDY CHILDREN

WHO:        State Sen. Shirley Kitchen

WHAT:      2006 Third Senatorial District Happy Holidays for Children   

WHEN:      Saturday, Dec. 23, 2006
                 9 a.m. to noon

WHERE:    Olde Kensington Lehigh Senior Center, Lehigh Pavilion, 1701 W. Lehigh Ave. (directly in back of the senator’s district office)

DETAILS:  For the 10th year in a row, Sen. Kitchen will give out several hundred toys to more than 500 needy children and their families who live in the Third Senatorial District. Various organizations, including the Salvation Army, State Farm Insurance, Tastykake, Allegheny West Foundation, United Brotherhood Carpenter's Union, Vernon Owens, Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, T&J Susquehanna Inc., Burlington Coat Factory, Sunoco and PECO, donated toys, candy, food and funds for the annual toy giveaway. Sen. Kitchen, personally, bought toys, hats and gloves for the families in her district.

                 "Most of us are looking forward to the holiday season, visiting with family and friends, opening up presents under the Christmas tree or on the first day of Kwanzaa," said Kitchen. "But unfortunately, there are children who are not looking forward to this holiday. Children whose families are not able to buy toys or clothes this year because of their financial situations. We want to make this a Merry Christmas and a Happy Kwanzaa for all children."

                 Media participation is welcomed and encouraged.