Local families line up at the International Longshore and Warehouse Union hall in Wilmington for free toys and food. Some recipients were union members. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
A teddy bear waits to be chosen as volunteers line up to to help the children and families at the union’s giveaway. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
“I only hope there’s enough work so that we can raise what we need to do this all again next year,” says Lisa Tonson, who organizes Local 13’s holiday events. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
Longshoreman Dave Kaufman plays Santa. Nearly 2,000 children received free toys and food handed out by an army of International Longshore and Warehouse Union members and volunteers. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
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Union member Steve Roldan helps a child choose a gift. Roldan gave up his car this year after a shortage of work made the payments too difficult. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
Nancy Garcia, 4, of Lynwood gazes at her new Cinderella doll. The union has a long tradition of charitable generosity. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
A child contemplates a toy. The giveaway also featured face painting, music and food. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
Martina Ronquillo of Long Beach shows off her new Polly Pocket toy at the union’s holiday giveaway. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
