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Introducing Our 1st Annual Truckloads of Joy! Upstate Bug Busters & Toys for Tots Team Up to Spread Holiday Cheer! πŸŽ„πŸš›πŸŽ

πŸŽ„πŸš›πŸŽ Introducing Our 1st Annual Truckloads of Joy! πŸŽπŸš›πŸŽ„

Upstate Bug Busters & Toys for Tots Are Teaming Up to Spread Holiday Cheer Throughout the Capital Region!

This holiday season, Upstate Bug Busters is trading bug busting for something even more special: spreading joy, giving back to our community, and helping make the holidays unforgettable for children in need!

We are beyond excited to officially announce our 1st Annual Truckloads of Joy Toy Drive, hosted by Upstate Bug Busters in partnership with Toys for Tots!

Our mission is simple: Fill our Upstate Bug Busters trucks with as many toys as possible and help bring smiles, excitement, and holiday magic to children throughout our community!

But we can't do it alone. We need the support of our incredible Upstate Bug Busters Family and the entire Capital Region to make this event something truly special!

🎁 Mark Your Calendars! Event Details

We invite our customers, friends, families, local businesses, and community members to join us for an incredible day of giving!

πŸŽ„ Event: 1st Annual Truckloads of Joy Toy Drive
πŸ“… Date: Saturday, November 28th, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
πŸ“ Location: Five Below – Latham Farms
873 Loudon Rd., Suite 6
Latham, NY 12110

Throughout the event, our Upstate Bug Busters trucks will be stationed outside Five Below, ready to be filled with toys donated by our amazing community!

Whether you're a longtime Upstate Bug Busters customer, a local business owner, or someone simply looking to make a difference this holiday season, we would absolutely love to see you there!

πŸš› Our Goal? Fill the Trucks. Spread the Joy. Make a Difference.

At Upstate Bug Busters, we believe that even the smallest acts of kindness can make an incredible difference.

For some families, the holiday season can bring financial challenges and uncertainty. Through our partnership with Toys for Tots, we have an opportunity to come together as a community and help bring happiness and excitement to children who need it most.

That's why we're setting an ambitious goal for our very first Truckloads of Joy event:

We want to fill our trucks with as many new, unwrapped toys as possible!

Imagine the impact we can make when hundreds of families, businesses, and community members come together with one shared purpose: making the holiday season brighter for children throughout the Capital Region.

Every toy donated represents an opportunity to bring a smile to a child's face.

And every person who participates helps us get one step closer to making that happen.

πŸŽ… How Can You Get Involved?

Participating in Truckloads of Joy couldn't be easier!

🎁 1. Stop by Five Below in Latham!

Join us on Saturday, November 28th, between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM at the Five Below located in Latham Farms.

🧸 2. Purchase a New Toy or Bring One With You!

Stop inside Five Below and pick out a toy you'd like to donate, or bring a new toy with you from home or another store.

All donated toys must be new and unwrapped.

Whether you're donating one toy or an entire shopping cart, every contribution is greatly appreciated!

πŸš› 3. Help Us Fill Our Upstate Bug Busters Trucks!

Bring your donation outside to our trucks, meet members of the Upstate Bug Busters team, and help us work toward filling every available space with toys!

πŸ§‘πŸ’™ 4. Spread the Word!

Can't make it to the event? You can still make a difference!

Share our Truckloads of Joy announcement with your friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors.

The more people we reach, the more toys we can collect, and the more children we can help!

πŸ§‘πŸ’™ More Than a Business. We're Part of a Community.

Since the beginning of Upstate Bug Busters, our mission has always been about more than providing exceptional all-natural tick and mosquito control services.

We've worked hard to build a company centered around relationships, trust, integrity, and genuinely caring about the people and communities we serve.

From Albany and Schenectady to Clifton Park, Latham, Saratoga Springs, and communities throughout Upstate New York, our customers have given us the opportunity to grow and build something incredibly special.

And we believe that with that opportunity comes a responsibility to give back.

Our customers aren't just customers. They're part of the Upstate Bug Busters Family.

Truckloads of Joy is another opportunity for us to bring that family together, celebrate the spirit of giving, and make a positive impact beyond the services we provide every day.

We hope this first annual event becomes the beginning of a meaningful holiday tradition that continues to grow and make a difference for many years to come.

πŸŽ„ Let's Make Our First Annual Truckloads of Joy Unforgettable!

As we prepare for this exciting event, we have one simple request:

Help us spread the word and show up for the children in our community!

Bring your family. Invite your friends. Share the event with your neighbors. Encourage your coworkers to participate.

Together, we have the opportunity to turn a simple toy drive into something truly extraordinary.

Our trucks are ready. Our team is excited. And we cannot wait to see what our incredible community can accomplish when we come together!

Let's fill those trucks, spread holiday cheer, and make this a holiday season to remember!

🎁 We'll See You November 28th!

1st Annual Truckloads of Joy Toy Drive
πŸ“… Saturday, November 28th, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
πŸ“ Five Below – Latham Farms
873 Loudon Rd., Suite 6
Latham, NY 12110

From the entire Upstate Bug Busters team, thank you for your continued support, your generosity, and for helping us make a difference in the communities we're so proud to serve.

We can't wait to see you there!

With gratitude,
Blake Mahieu & The Upstate Bug Busters Team πŸ§‘πŸ’™

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