Soledad Mayor Anna Velazquez passes out gifts to local children during the Dec. 18 toy distribution. (VIDA Project)

SOLEDAD — This holiday season got a little brighter for more than 400 local children, who received gifts through a Toy Giveaway last month in Soledad.

VIDA Project joined forces with the Community Foundation for Monterey County, Soledad McDonald’s, Radio Lazer 93.1 and the Soledad Police Department, as well as county and city officials, to distribute hundreds of toys plus McDonald’s prizes to the youth.

There was also free Covid-19 testing and resources available at the Dec. 18 toy distribution.

“I am grateful to all the community partners that made today’s toy distribution possible,” said Soledad Mayor Anna Velazquez on social media afterward. “Over 400 children with happy smiles, this is what the Holiday spirit is all about! My best moment was receiving a great big giant HUG from a little girl who picked out her gift! These are the moments when you realize the significant impact these events have on our children and families.”

Hundreds of children and their families wait in line to receive free toys and gifts at the Dec. 18 distribution in Soledad. (VIDA Project)
Volunteers from VIDA Project and other organizations, as well as county and city officials, join together Dec. 18 to help with the Soledad toy distribution, which also included Covid-19 testing and resources. (VIDA Project)
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Ryan Cronk is the managing editor for King City Rustler and Salinas Valley Tribune, a unified publication of Greenfield News, Soledad Bee and Gonzales Tribune. He covers general news for South Monterey County and the surrounding communities.

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