Chihuahuas, Chick-fil-A to Partner for ‘Paws for Presents’ Toy Drive

The El Paso Chihuahuas and area Chick-fil-A restaurants present “Paws for Presents”, a holiday toy drive assisting the Child Crisis Center of El Paso and Jardin de los Niños in Las Cruces.

“We hope the El Paso and Las Cruces communities will come out and support the Paws for Presents Toy Drive so that we can bring some holiday cheer to those who are going through difficult times,” said Chick-Fil-A Operator Edgar Ortega. “In Chick-fil-A, our goal is to inspire people to take good care of each other. We look forward to seeing the joy on the faces of the people who are touched by our community’s generosity.”

The drive started Tuesday, November 27^th and continues through Saturday, December 15^th. The Chihuahuas and Chick-fil-A request all gifts be new and not gift wrapped for children up to the age of 12.

“The Chihuahuas are proud to partner with Chick-fil-A on this special toy drive to help give kids in our region a smile and some toys during the holidays,” said MountainStar Sports Group Senior Vice President and Chihuahuas General Manager Brad Taylor.

Donations can be dropped off at any of the seven El Paso Chick-fil-A locations, the three Chick-fil-A locations in Las Cruces or the Chihuahuas Team Shop.

The Team Shop is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Any monetary donations can be made at the Chihuahuas Team Shop located at Southwest University Park. Monetary donations will not be accepted at Chick-fil-A locations.

The Child Crisis Center was opened in 1980 and serves to “protect children from abuse and neglect by providing shelter, advocacy and family support services,” according to the website.

Jardin de los Niños opened in 1995 and serves to provide education, intervention and services to homeless or near homeless children.

CHICK-FIL-A LOCATIONS

El Paso, Texas

Chick-fil-A Sunland Park Mall      750 Sunland Park Dr.

Chick-fil-A Mesa Street                  7597 N. Mesa St.

Chick-fil-A North Hills                    10721 Gateway South Blvd.

Chick-fil-A Airway                           1300 Airway Blvd.

Chick-fil-A Cielo Vista Mall            8401 Gateway West

Chick-fil-A Zaragoza                       1840 N. Zaragoza Rd.

Chick-fil-A Montana                        12240 Montana Ave.

Las Cruces, NM

Chick-fil-A Mesilla Valley Mall     700 S. Telshor Blvd. #1254, Las Cruces

Chick-fil-A University                     1105 E. University Ave., Las Cruces

Chick-fil-A Lohman                         2091 E. Lohman Ave., Las Cruces