Los Angeles: With the Holidays upon us, and in the spirit of giving, the Los Angeles Police Department and the community it serves are combining efforts to donate food and unwrapped toys for the many under privileged children in the Los Angeles Area.

Throughout this past year, we have been faced with unprecedented obstacles, challenges and a newly reprised feeling of City unity. With so many overwhelming recent events that have shaken our sense of security, it is assuring to know that as a City, we will recover, and prosper together simply because we care and are committed to serving each other.

In keeping with the tradition of giving, Foothill Community Police Station will be sponsoring the Foothill Toy Giveaway. The event will be held on December 21, 2002, at 11:30 a.m., at The Childrens Hospital, Oncology Ward located at 4650 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles.

Please direct any inquiries regarding this media advisory to Public Information Officer, Grace Brady, Media Relations Section 213-485-3586.