Bartell Drugs is once again partnering with the Salvation Army to provide holiday gifts to children in need by collecting new, unwrapped toys during its 8th annual Salvation Army “Toy ‘N’ Joy” drive through Dec. 11.

Toys collected at all 58 Bartell Drugs locations will be distributed to low-income children and youth the week before Christmas through the Salvation Army’s “toy warehouses.”

Kirkland has three Bartell’s locations, including: Kingsgate, 14442 124th Ave. N.E.; Bridle Trails, 6619 132nd Ave. N.E.; and Houghton, 10625 N.E. 68th St.

“The need this year is especially great. While you’re out doing your holiday shopping, pick up a toy for the ‘Toy ‘N’ Joy’ drive to make the holiday season brighter for deserving children,” said George D. Bartell, chairman and CEO of Seattle-based Bartell Drugs. “The generosity and support of our customers over the past seven years has been gratifying.”

A number of donation options are available at Bartell stores in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties, including:

• Choose a “gift request tag” from the “Toy ‘N’ Joy” display in the store and return the gift to the donation barrel with the tag affixed to it.

• Donate new, unwrapped gifts appropriate for children up to 17 years of age.

As part of the holiday drive, “Special Collection Events” supported by the store’s radio partners in the “Toy ‘N’ Joy” Drive include:

• Nov. 26, 12-2 p.m.; University Village Bartell’s, KIXI (880 AM)

• Dec. 3, 12-2 p.m.; Tacoma Bartell’s,KCLK (Click 98.9)

• Dec. 9, 12-2 p.m.; Lake Serene Bartell’s, KQMV (Movin’ 92.5)

Radio partners will be providing additional incentive at each location for those who donate items.

For more information, visit www.bartelldrugs.com.