Families driving along Main Street in Pilot Mountain were greeted by Santa and a squad of eager elves Saturday afternoon, as they distributed toys and goodies to youngsters while seeking to spread some Christmas cheer.
Santa’s crew of elves was made up of representatives from several local businesses that created the idea of a “Santa Drive-Thru” as a way of giving back to their community.
Participating businesses included Precision Powder Coating, R&A1 Concrete, R&J Tree Service, RAM Welding and Fabrication, United Country Real Estate and host site Xtreme! Marketing.
In addition to a greeting from Santa, children were treated to items from a line of boxes filled by the companies and a flat bed truck, also filled with gifts.
According to John Kovatch of Precision Powder Coating, the toy give-away was the idea of his wife, Nicole. Kovatch noted the project had been put together in four days.
“Kids have had a crazy year this year,” John Kovatch said. “We all have. But we’re blessed to still be staying open and running. We all wanted to give something back. And for some kids, this might be the only Christmas they have.”
Tickets in an ongoing raffle for a gift basket valued at an estimated $300 were also being offered, with all proceeds benefitting the Toys For Tots program. The raffle is sponsored by R&A1 Concrete and Sam’s Lawn Care.
“This really came together quickly,” Kovatch said. “We’d like to be able to do it again next year and to have the time to come back larger.”
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