IN keeping with the season of giving, a dozen businesses teamed up on Saturday to distribute toys to children and hampers to the elderly at McDoom, East Bank Demerara.

A total of 350 boys and girls received toys for Christmas, while 40 hampers were distributed to senior citizens. They were also treated to goodies and live steel pan music.

The persons who benefitted from the Christmas cheer are residents of McDoom, Agricola, Houston and Georgetown communities such as Albouystown and East La Penitence.

The businesses that made this annual event possible were Mohamed’s Enterprise, ChampionX, Falcon Logistics, Gafoors, Kamri Glass Factory, Khan’s Automotive, Amy’s and Ashley’s Authentic Closet, Shell Gas Station in McDoom, Richie’s Poultry Depot, Da Panda Bar, The Grill and Jerk Bar and Infinity Imports.