USL Sacramento Republic FC

Republic FC's Annual Winter Wishlist Coat & Toy Drive Returns to Provide 2,300 Students with Holiday Cheer

Published on November 3, 2021 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Sacramento Republic FC News Release


Beginning today, Republic FC fans and community members can donate new coats and toys for kids ages 5-12 through December 11th at the Republic FC Team Store (1050 20th Street, Suite 200) or any of the Zocalo locations throughout the Sacramento region.

On Thursday, December 9, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Republic FC, Paratransit and Robla School District will collect donations - new jackets, sizes youth XS - XL and 5 - 14, and new, unwrapped toys for children ages 5-12 - at Cal Expo's Main Gate. The team hopes to match last year's goal and stuff a full-size Robla School District bus with toys and gifts for the students. Monetary donations to purchase new coats and toys are also accepted at SacRepublicFC.com/wishlist.

As fans and community members are doing their own holiday shopping online, they can select from a range of age-appropriate toys and coats from an Amazon Wishlist, developed with the Robla School District students specifically in mind. Gifts range from $10 to $30, and will be delivered when all of the toys and coats are distributed before the holidays.

"The reality is, these kids and families in the Robla School District struggle," said Republic FC Vice President of Community Investment Scott Moak. "They are too often forgotten about and consistently left behind, and if it weren't for the wonderful teachers and administrators in their school district, they would have next to nothing during this holiday season. This is why it is our honor and duty to step in, rally our fans and the community, and help."

Before the students break for the holidays, Republic FC, Paratransit and Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services will prepare gifts for the students and their families, and deliver them throughout North Sacramento. Paratransit will use a specially designed shuttle to collect toys and coats, and to distribute them in December. Each delivery will include a special holiday meal kit, in addition to a new winter coat and toys.Before the students break for the holidays, Republic FC, Paratransit and Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services will prepare gifts for the students and their families, and deliver them throughout North Sacramento. Paratransit will use a specially designed shuttle to collect toys and coats, and to distribute them in December. Each delivery will include a special holiday meal kit, in addition to a new winter coat and toys.

Robla School District is one of the oldest school districts in the region, and faces many challenges students and families, including addressing the digital divide, widening resource gaps, and elements beyond the classroom like health and wellness. Ninety percent of the district's families live at or below the federal poverty line, with 20% of the students unable to call a permanent address home. The staff and teachers in the district are not just educators, but often a lifeline and resource for daily life.

For more information and a full list of dropoff locations, visit SacRepublicFC.com/wishlist.

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