Lions accepting 'Tots' applications

Lions accepting 'Tots' applications

SANDPOINT — Bright lights. Festive music. Happiness and love fill the air.

But what happens if times are tight and Christmas isn't in the budget?

For the Sandpoint Lions and their community of merry Christmas elves, that isn't acceptable. Christmas, Sandpoint Lions officials said, should be for everyone and no child should go without on Christmas Day.

To help make that happen, each year the Sandpoint Lions host the club's annual Toys for Tots campaign, raising money and toys to ensure children in the Lake Pend Oreille School District receive free, new toys.

With Christmas approaching, the Sandpoint Lions have announced that applications are being accepted for the 2026 program.

Applications can be completed in person or downloaded at bit.ly/3x7md4o, or found on the door of the Lions Club, 609 S. Ella Ave.

Applications will be accepted through Dec. 15, with the final pickup of toys set for Dec. 19. Identification is required to pick up toys.

Those who need help this year can apply at the Lions Den at 609 S. Ella St. in Sandpoint (west of Memorial Field, next to the Bonner County Museum). Volunteers will be available Thursday and Saturday from 9 a.m...