Bags and Bears

Join us for a day of giving and joy!

98Q's Rich Minor will be in front of the carousel broadcasting live and collecting donations for our local kids in foster care. This annual tradition will support the Connecticut Department of Children & Families. We are collecting new, unwrapped toys, backpacks, stuffed animals, books & more.

Most-needed items this year:

🎁 GIFT CARDS

Gift cards can be to any store, any amount. These are great for teens and older kids in foster care. The cards are used as holiday gifts, but also throughout the upcoming year when a child is placed with a foster family immediately. A gift card gives that young boy or girl the opportunity to go out and get toys or clothes on their own. It can also help them feel more settled during a difficult time of change.

🍼 BABY ESSENTIALS

Baby essentials like diapers, binkies, bottles, baby wipes, etc. are used well into 2026 and always in high demand.

We hope you'll be a part of this important day.