Volunteers handed out toys to low-income families across Marin this week.
Mill Valley-based Big God Ministries, led by Pastor David Hall, raised money and collected items to support the giveaway.
The annual event was held Monday in Marin City and Tuesday in San Rafael’s Canal neighborhood.
Pastor David Hall of Big God Ministries prepares to give away toys as people stand in line at Pickleweed Park in San Rafael, Calif. on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. (Alan Dep/Marin Independent Journal)
Jesus Alvarez and other volunteers set out toys as they set up for Big God Ministries' toy giveaway at Pickleweed Park in San Rafael, Calif. on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. (Alan Dep/Marin Independent Journal)
Eithan Sacor, 3, holds some toy cars he received at Big God Ministries' toy giveaway at Pickleweed Park in San Rafael, Calif. on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. (Alan Dep/Marin Independent Journal)
Toys are set out as volunteers from Big God Ministries prepare for their toy giveaway at Pickleweed Park in San Rafael, Calif. on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. (Alan Dep/Marin Independent Journal)
Daretzy Calderon, 6, sits on her new bike at Big God Ministries' toy giveaway at Pickleweed Park in San Rafael, Calif. on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. (Alan Dep/Marin Independent Journal)
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Pastor David Hall of Big God Ministries prepares to give away toys as people stand in line at Pickleweed Park in San Rafael, Calif. on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. (Alan Dep/Marin Independent Journal)