The Birmingham Police Department today began a toy drive in preparation for its annual Christmas sleigh ride.

The department is accepting new and unwrapped toys through Dec. 20. The toys will be distributed by police to children throughout the city later this month via a sleigh ride through several communities.

Toys can be dropped off at the following locations:

– North Precinct – 2600 31st Ave. North

– South Precinct – 1320 19th Street South

– East Precinct – 600 Red Lane Road

– West Precinct – 2236 47th Street Ensley

– Birmingham Police Headquarters – 1710 First Ave. North

Anyone needing more information can call 205-933-4175.