Khloe Kardashian took her daughter True to donate toys at their local fire station.
Khloe Kardashian and True Thompson (c) Instagram
The ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’ star wanted to teach her two-year-old daughter - whose father is Tristan Thompson - the importance of giving back after hearing that donations of children’s toys were running 50 per cent lower amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Alongside a series of snaps of Khloe and True standing in front of a fire engine and a video of her little girl carrying bags of gifts, she wrote: "While I was watching the news, I came across a story that mentioned toy donations are down more than 50% this year.
"Of course this year has been incredibly tragic for so many people. This year so many people, understandably so, aren't able to give back in the ways they used to. But there are so many other ways we can give back.”
The 36-year-old reality star then reminded her followers of the importance of keeping in touch with “isolated lonely friends and family” in these “dark times”.
She wrote: "Being kind to one another seems so simple but in these dark times we need kindness and compassion more than ever. Calling isolated lonely friends and family. Checking in on one another’s morale to remind people that they are loved and not alone. Writing letters to children or elderly in the hospital... Sometimes we forget about the simple things that can completely change someone’s mood, and make their day.”
She continued: "I feel so fortunate that I am able to donate toys to our local fire station. Our fire station will be distributing toys to children and teenagers in need of holiday cheer this year.
"I know True is young but I think it is important for her to understand how blessed and fortunate she is. It’s so important for her to see how we give back to others, ESPECIALLY in such unprecedented times. Children learn with action and consistency. This is just the first of many trips we are making."
Khloe decided to to publicly disclose their donations because she is always asked where people can donate to and she shared a list of the places that accept items such as clothes and groceries.
She added: "I don’t talk about charity often because I truly believe that acts of kindness can be done in private or in silence. To me, boasting about charity never feels like it’s coming from the right place. The only reason I’m posting this is because I’ve gotten so many messages and comments asking where to donate, or how you can help. Many feel helpless because they aren’t in the position to contribute financially.
"I wanted everyone to know there are more, and in some cases, bigger ways to contribute with just small acts of kindness. Even a wave from afar. True waved to a fireman today with so much happiness and pride, and watching him smile back told me everything I needed to know and more.
"If you are able to donate a toy or some warm clothes, please check your local areas. Fire stations, grocery stores, churches. There are tons of small businesses you can help, or even a stranger down the street.
"Happy Holidays from True and I (sic)"
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