Holiday donations requested for military, first responders

FALLBROOK – Operation Showers of Appreciation is a nonprofit organization that helps the nation’s military, first responders and their families and provides holiday meals, toys and holiday decor.

Operation Showers of Appreciation is seeking donations of new, unwrapped toys for boys and girls of all ages, indoor and outdoor holiday decorations, trees, garland, ornaments, lights, wreaths and menorahs.

Decorations and festive wrapping can help brighten the outlooks of a deployed soldier’s family. Holiday meals help the families celebrate the season. Email Operation Showers of Appreciation at dona...