122018 Christmas Clearing House (MA)

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Sue Pankow, right, prepares to hand a large red bag filled with toys to Jim Ponstein, both of Woodstock, during the annual Christmas Clearing House toy packing event held by the Rotary Club of Woodstock on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018 in Woodstock. Toys were packed on Wednesday and food was packed on Thursday to be delivered on Saturday.

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Woodstock froshmen girls basketball players Grace Hockemeyer, 14, left, and Madelyn Lazaretto, 15, share a hearty laugh with teammates as they stand in a large cardboard box filled with plush toys to be given out during the annual Christmas Clearing House toy packing event held by the Rotary Club of Woodstock on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018 in Woodstock. Toys were packed on Wednesday and food was packed on Thursday to be delivered on Saturday.

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Dylan Faughn, 18, left, hands a large red bag filled with toys to Jim Ponstein, both of Woodstock, as they fill a moving truck with toys during the annual Christmas Clearing House toy packing event held by the Rotary Club of Woodstock on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018 in Woodstock. Toys were packed on Wednesday and food was packed on Thursday to be delivered on Saturday.

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Addysen Mazur of Woodstock, 10, has her hands full with a lollipop, a sheet with a gift recipient's information, and a large red bag that is nearly as tall as she is as she follows the line of volunteers collecting gifts for children in need during the annual Christmas Clearing House toy packing event held by the Rotary Club of Woodstock on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018 in Woodstock. Toys were packed on Wednesday and food was packed on Thursday to be delivered on Saturday.

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Woodstock freshman basketball player Abby Weber and teammates help select toys for children during the annual Christmas Clearing House toy packing event held by the Rotary Club of Woodstock on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018 in Woodstock. Toys were packed on Wednesday and food was packed on Thursday to be delivered on Saturday.

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Jim Brewer of Hampshire, left, and Lloyd Shaw of Woodstock team up to tie a bag filled with toys during the annual Christmas Clearing House toy packing event held by the Rotary Club of Woodstock on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018 in Woodstock. Toys were packed on Wednesday and food was packed on Thursday to be delivered on Saturday.

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Al Schmitt of Woodstock is dressed festively as he delivers sports equipment to a designated box filled with items for older children during the annual Christmas Clearing House toy packing event held by the Rotary Club of Woodstock on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018 in Woodstock. Toys were packed on Wednesday and food was packed on Thursday to be delivered on Saturday.

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Jerry Anderson of Woodstock, 13, ties a bag filled with toys for children during the annual Christmas Clearing House toy packing event held by the Rotary Club of Woodstock on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018 in Woodstock. Toys were packed on Wednesday and food was packed on Thursday to be delivered on Saturday.

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Dylan Faughn of Woodstock, 18, carries a large bag filled with toys as dozens of volunteers behind him work diligently to collect and pack toys for children during the annual Christmas Clearing House toy packing event held by the Rotary Club of Woodstock on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018 in Woodstock. Toys were packed on Wednesday and food was packed on Thursday to be delivered on Saturday.