Panera Bread and Jenna Linnekens join together with the Santa Monica Fire Department for “Share of the Holiday” bringing toys to underprivileged children in Santa Monica.
Linnekens and Panera have engaged local businesses to house the toy contribution containers beginning Dec. 2 through Dec. 17. Visit the following businesses to drop off an unwrapped toy in the decorated donation containers: Revolution Fitness (1211 Montana Ave.), Scarboni (312 Wilshire Blvd.), Dr. Gruning Eye Care (1312 Montana Ave.), Yoga Hop (1612 Montana Ave.) Prudential California Realtors of Santa Monica (3130 Wilshire Blvd.), Panera Bread of Santa Monica (501 Wilshire Blvd.), Panera Bread of Marina del Rey (4720 Lincoln Blvd.) and Wahoo’s (418 Wilshire Blvd.).
Additionally, Panera Bread will be providing free coffee coupons to the parents of the youngsters receiving gifts from the SMFD.
“This kind and compassionate group of business and community members believe in the stellar efforts of our Fire Department and the deep needs of the children of Santa Monica. We are all proud to join together in this wonderful event and look forward to many years of service.” Linnekens said.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on December 9, 2006. Read the original PDF.