Walgreens is asking customers to join employees in lifting the spirits of seriously ill children through the Walgreens Holiday Toy Drive.

Through the holidays, Walgreens stores in Washington and Oregon will collect new, unwrapped toys and books for distribution to hospitalized children served by the Starlight Children’s Foundation – NW.

Customers can drop off new, unwrapped books and toys at local Walgreens stores in Washington and Oregon. Recommended gifts include books, board games, puzzles, hand held games (including batteries), craft kits, building toys, DVDs, CDs, dolls and infant items.  Financial gives can be made at starlight-northwest.org.