Eastern State Penitentiary sponsors holiday toy drive

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Tuesday, December 3, 2019
Eastern State Penitentiary sponsors holiday toy drive
Eastern State Penitentiary will offer "Buy One, Get One Free" tour admission as reported during Action News at 4 on December 3, 2019.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The holiday season can be emotionally challenging for families with loved ones in prison.

The Eastern State Penitentiary aims to lessen the burden on families struggling during this time of year.

The prison kicked off the season with a toy drive benefiting children impacted by incarceration.

Now through December 22, anyone who donates a new, unwrapped toy or children's book at the historic site will be granted "Buy One, Get One Free" tour admission.

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