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First Lady announces Toys for Team Western Kentucky

On Monday, Kentucky First Lady Britainy Beshear thanked 44,358 donors who have contributed $6,258,267.91 to the Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund. Initially, this fund will help families who lost a loved one cover funeral expenses.

Then, she launched Western Kentucky Christmas Toy Drive, a toy drive where Kentuckians across the state can come together to make this Christmas special for as many kids and teens as possible who were impacted by the December 11 tornadoes.

"This time of year, we all look forward to being home for the holidays, spending time with those who mean the most to us. Now, many of our families don't have houses to go home to. Or even worse, they've lost someone they love who made their family whole," said the First Lady. "I can only imagine the pain and grief these Kentuckians are feeling at this moment. I know so many of you feel the same way, and want to know how you can help make this season a little easier for those who are hurting."

From Monday, December 13, until Saturday, Decembrer 18, 2021, Kentuckians can drop off new, unwrapped toys, games, books or technology in original packaging to 20 locations across the state. Thirteen of those locations are (KSP) posts and the largest drop-off location is Broadbent Arena in Louisville. People can also mail gifts to Broadbent Arena.

To see a list of all drop-off locations and addresses, visit FirstLady.ky.gov/ToyDrive.


  • Individuals can also donate $25 Visa/Mastercard gift cards. The First Lady said these gift cards are a great option so parents and guardians have flexibility to buy their kids exactly what they most want or need for the holidays, and so they can support local businesses impacted by the storms. Buying $25 cards will help state officials distribute donations equally among families, but the First Lady encouraged donors to contribute multiple $25 gift cards if they are able.

  • If Kentuckians have already started a toy drive at their school, at their business or in their neighborhood, the First Lady asked them to bring those toys to one of the 20 central locations listed at FirstLady.ky.gov/ToyDrive so state officials can transport them to Western Kentucky.

  • The First Lady asked Kentuckians not to wrap gifts. Instead, she encouraged people to donate gift-wrapping supplies.

  • The First Lady said clothing donations are not being accepted as part of this particular drive.


This story was posted on 2021-12-14 07:34:56
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