Marksville and Bunkie Doll & Toy Fund updates: Week of October 26, 2026

2026 Marksville Doll & Toy Fund

Sponsored by the City of Marksville as the Margaret Michel Memorial Doll and Toy Fund

The 2026 Marksville Doll & Toy Fund is underway. Toys and gifts to be distributed to deserving children for this Christmas will be purchased with donations made last year. The Marksville Weekly News has promoted the Doll & Toy Fund since the project began during the Great Depression. Donations to continue this worthy cause can be made in the donor’s name or in the name of a loved one. Contributions will be published each week. Mail or bring donations to:

2026 Doll and Toy Fund
427 N. Main St., Marksville, LA 71351

Week of October 26, 2026

• Don’s Pharmasave — $250.00
• St. Joseph Catholic Church — $100.00
• Holy Ghost Catholic Church — $100.00
• Roy & Roy — $150.00
• St. John Community Church-Baptist — $100.00

Total for this week — $700.00
Total to date — $1,540.00

2026 Bunkie Doll & Toy Project

Sponsored by the Bunkie Rotary Club

The Bunkie Rotary Club has collected donations for over 25 years to bring a brighter Christmas to deserving families in our community. We thank you for your support and pray you will continue to help us bring smiles to families during the Christmas season.

Donations may be mailed to:
PO Box 213, Bunkie, LA 71322,
or dropped off at First Guaranty Bank in Bunkie.

Week of October 26, 2026

• Nita Brouillette — $100.00
• Connie Desselle — $100.00

Total for this week — $200.00
Total to date — $200.00

Contributions will be acknowledged weekly.