The Gilbert Police Department is conducting its annual Blue Line of Love Holiday Drive through Monday, Dec. 18, for families in need in the town. 

Items in need include:  

• Gift cards to any retail, restaurant, or grocery store; 
• New and unwrapped toys for boys and girls ages 13-17; 
• Personal hygiene products (laundry detergent, soap, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste and toothbrushes; 
• New gift-wrapping supplies (gift bows and wrapping paper). 

Donation drop off locations: 

• Gilbert Police Department Central lobby: 75 E. Civic Center Drive (address is also available for shipped donations); 
• Gift cards must be dropped off at the red drive-up locked box located outside the Gilbert Police Department; 
• Gilbert Police Department San Tan substation: 2332 E. Queen Creek Road (Monday - Thursday 7 a.m.-5:00 p.m.) 

 Donations also can be brought to Gilbert police’s Photos with Santa event from 4-7 p.m. Dec. 12 at the Gilbert Police Department Central lobby. Those who bring a gift then can have their photo taken with Santa Claus. 

 Those in need of help this holiday season can submit a request for assistance.