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Generous families stuff a cruiser Saturday in Groton

December 11, 2020 11:00 pm • Last Updated: December 12, 2020 9:20 pm

By Dana Jensen
Staff Photographer

d.jensen@theday.com

Atticus Woodka, 5, of Groton passes toys to Officer Alan Chin, right, while he and his parents, Kristin and Matt, unload toys from their vehicle to donate Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, during the Stuff a Cruiser event at St. John's Christian Church in Groton. (Dana Jensen/The Day)
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Groton — The Woodka family of Groton were among the people unloading toys and other items from their vehicles to donate during the Stuff a Cruiser event Saturday at St. John's Christian Church in Groton.

Food, coats and toys were collected during the event, which was hosted by the Groton City police and the City of Groton.

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