The Dick Melloni Youth Foundation is now accepting nominations of needy families for it’s annual Dick Melloni Memorial Christmas Toy Drive.

This annual charity was started in 1993 to provide Christmas gifts to children of needy families in Wareham and it’s surrounding communities.  Last year, the Dick Melloni Youth Foundation Christmas Toy Drive provided toys to over 700 children in Wareham and it’s surrounding communities.

The Dick Melloni Youth Foundation kicks off the 2013 holiday season with it’s annual Dick Melloni Memorial Christmas Toy Drive Dinner and Dance on Saturday evening, Dec. 7, 2013 at the Wareham Lodge of Elks, located at 2855 Cranberry Highway.

If anyone is in need of toys for their children for the holidays or to nominate a family in need, call the Dick Melloni Youth Foundation direct at 508-295-1221 and leave the required information with the answering service.

All information is strictly confidential.  Specific requests for toys are not accepted.  Toys are packaged by foundation staff and delivered in bulk in large plastic bags by uniformed members of the Wareham and Onset Fire Departments just in time for holiday celebration.