The Green Bay Metro Fire Department headed to Shopko Hall this morning to deliver gifts to the Salvation Army.
This year, the Green Bay Metro Fire Department, along with NBC26, BayCare, Shopko and the American Cancer Society, nearly tripled the number of gifts donated to their annual Gifts for Teens drive.
The drive raised $4,300 to go towards buying gifts for teenagers in Northeast Wisconsin.
After the shopping was completed, in addition to donated gifts, the Fire Department has just over 700 gifts to donate to the Salvation Army.
“We couldn't be prouder to be part of this whole process and we really couldn't be more humbled by the generosity of the community," said firefighter Chad Decker.
This was the first year the Green Bay Metro Fire Department asked for the community's help with the drive.
Before that, they donated just from their own pockets."To be able to do our part to help those in need or others who need a little more on Christmas, it's a fun way to do our part," said firefighter Logan Simkowski.
A group of firefighters went shopping Wednesday, picking up everything from sporting goods to clothes to 
Packers gear for teenagers.
These gifts will go to young people ages 12-18 who may not otherwise be able to open presents with their families on Christmas morning.
Families in need will be able to pick up gifts for their loved ones over the next two days at Shopko Hall.
NBC26 would like to thank everyone who participated in the Gifts for Teens drive this year.
Your donations are making a huge difference in our community!
We would also like to thank Shopko, BayCare and the American Cancer Society for their contributions.
