FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- For the last few weeks, Mercedes Jones has been helping inside this warehouse five days a week.

"There is a lot of board games. Just a lot of stuff for them to do on break, sports sets.," Jones said.

This is her 9th year volunteering with Toys for Tots.

It's been a labor of love since she was hooked during her very first giveaway.

" The kids are like, 'Are we getting toys? Is this really free?' and the parents saying 'yeah, let's get in line.' It goes from there. They are so happy, the parents and kids," Jones said.

By her side, her daughter and best friend.

All of them enjoying holiday music while sorting through thousands of donated toys, knowing they'll all end up in the hands of excited local children very soon.

"It's our community, so it feels extra sp

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