‘It was a wonderful feeling’: Baton Rouge toy giveaway spreads hope and joy

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Hundreds of Baton Rouge families lined up early on Monday for a holiday tradition that continues to grow.

Lines wrapped around the Laborer’s Union Hall on Government Street as families eagerly waited for doors to open to a holiday wonderland.

“My grandbaby came here and saw it; she was overwhelmed,” said volunteer with LIUNA Local 99 Emanuel Mitchell…

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