Nina's and Colonia raise thousands for Toys for Tots
The 2024 dinner and a movie fundraiser for Toys for Tots kicked off with a spaghetti and meatballs dinner in the Colonia Theater's upstairs ballroom, followed by a screening of "Jack Frost." (Photo by Sarah Genter)
NORWICH — Nina's Pizzeria and the Colonia Theater held their annual dinner and a movie fundraiser to benefit the Chenango County Toys for Tots on Wednesday, December 4, and raised thousands of dollars in cash and toy donations.
Nina's Pizzeria Employee Lon Yerton said they raised approximately $1,900 in cash, $1,250 in checks, and an estimated $4,000 in toy donations. Colonia Theater Owners Rich and Todd Barnes, in addition to donating the venue for the event, also contributed a generous donation.
"People were overly generous this year," said Yerton. "I’m glad we could do the event to help out that cause."
Attendees of the fundraiser enjoyed a dinner of spaghetti and meatballs provided by Nina's Pizzeria and watched the 1998 film "Jack Frost," which was made possible by a sponsorship from NBT Bank.
"It was a beautiful night. We fed quite a few people," Yerton said. "I think everybody had a great time."
The funds and toys collected at the event will benefit the Chenango County chapter of Toys for Tots, which gives out toys each holiday season to local families in need. Yerton said they currently have over 200 applications for toys.
"All the money will go to Toys for Tots. We will go shopping for toys with what we’ve taken at the door," said Yerton. "We believe in making sure no kid goes without."
Individuals who would like to give monetary or toy donations can do so at Nina's Pizzeria, located at 32 South Broad Street in Norwich, until December 13.
Nina's Pizzeria Employee Lon Yerton said they raised approximately $1,900 in cash, $1,250 in checks, and an estimated $4,000 in toy donations. Colonia Theater Owners Rich and Todd Barnes, in addition to donating the venue for the event, also contributed a generous donation.
"People were overly generous this year," said Yerton. "I’m glad we could do the event to help out that cause."
Attendees of the fundraiser enjoyed a dinner of spaghetti and meatballs provided by Nina's Pizzeria and watched the 1998 film "Jack Frost," which was made possible by a sponsorship from NBT Bank.
"It was a beautiful night. We fed quite a few people," Yerton said. "I think everybody had a great time."
The funds and toys collected at the event will benefit the Chenango County chapter of Toys for Tots, which gives out toys each holiday season to local families in need. Yerton said they currently have over 200 applications for toys.
"All the money will go to Toys for Tots. We will go shopping for toys with what we’ve taken at the door," said Yerton. "We believe in making sure no kid goes without."
Individuals who would like to give monetary or toy donations can do so at Nina's Pizzeria, located at 32 South Broad Street in Norwich, until December 13.
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