The Jackson Fire Department has kicked off its Annual Christmas Toy Drive and is inviting the community to help bring joy to disadvantaged children in Jackson this holiday season. New, unwrapped toys may be dropped off at any of the city’s 21 fire stations between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. now through December 18, 2025. Firefighters will also collect toys at Walmart, 2711 Greenway Drive, on December 2, 4, 9, 11, 16 and 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Toy distribution to families will take place December 19, 2025, beginning at 9 a.m. at the Jackson Fire Department Training Academy, 1240 South Gallatin Street. For more information, contact Deputy Fire Chief Cleotha Sanders at 601-960-0893. Download the event flyer here.