Holiday Toy Giveaway Brings Cheer to Families as MCR Health Continues Its Mission in Manatee and Sarasota Counties
MCR Health is preparing to spread holiday joy with its annual Holiday Toy Giveaway on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the MCR Health Fruitville location at 170 N. Lime Avenue in Sarasota. The family-friendly event will feature free toys for children, visits with Santa, and a variety of games and activities designed to celebrate the season.
The giveaway is open to families on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last, with one toy provided per child who attends. Community members wishing to support the effort can drop off new, unwrapped toys at any MCR Health location in the weeks leading up to the event.
MCR Health hosts the program with support from several local partners, including Suncoast Credit Union, Tropicana, Toys for Tots, Beach Bump 3D Ultrasound Imaging, All Faiths Food Bank’s Ending Hunger initiative, Czaja Law, and Art by VvAl.
MCR Health’s commitment to community outreach is rooted in a long history of service in Manatee County. Founded in the 1970s, the organization began as a small network of clinics providing accessible, affordable healthcare to agricultural workers and underserved residents. Over the decades, MCR Health has grown into one of the largest federally qualified health centers in Florida, offering primary care, pediatrics, behavioral health, OB/GYN services, dental care, and specialty programs for patients of all ages.
In Manatee County, MCR has played a pivotal role in expanding healthcare access for families, opening multiple locations to ensure care is available in both urban and rural communities. Its mission centers on improving health outcomes through quality, compassionate care—regardless of a patient’s ability to pay.
Events like the Holiday Toy Giveaway reflect MCR Health's mission beyond the clinical setting, reinforcing its focus on supporting local families, strengthening community connections, and giving back during the holiday season.
