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Volunteers in Blount County pack boxes of toys to bring Christmas to more than 1,000 kids

Volunteers said the need for donations is greater than ever this year.

Volunteers in Blount County are working hard to deliver Christmas to more than hundreds of kids.

Toys for Blount County and the Junior Service League of Maryville are providing toys to more than 1,200 children this year. On Monday, volunteers packed boxes for children from babies to 14-year-olds.

The gift boxes included toys, hygiene items, diapers and more. 

Donations collected by local businesses and schools came in from all around the area. Volunteers said the need is greater than ever. 

"The need has increased 12%. We're one of five groups in Blount County and we're all maxed out this year," Beth Hopkins with the Junior Service League of Maryville said.

The group is also working with the Empty Pantry Fund to provide food for nearly 1,500 families in the area. 

Final touches have been completed and we are ready for packing today... . Our Toys for Blount County team has been hard at work the last few weeks making sure we can meet the need of every child that is registered to receive toys.

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