Northside business owners host Community Gift Giveaway

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Business owners came together to put a smile on children’s faces with the Community Gift Giveaway.

On Dec. 22 at Fast Break convenience store, the Community Gift Giveaway provided gifts, a sweet treat and a picture with the Grinch to children and families from the Northside neighborhood.

The business owners who organized the event pooled their money to buy Christmas presents for children ages 1-12.

Nick Brice, owner of Life on the Edge Barber Lounge, said the community reaction to the giveaway was the most rewarding part of hosting the event.

“The outreach was unexpected, the gratitude that the people in the neighborhood have shown…” Brice said. “Some people wanted to come and help, to just donate a little bit. They realize the effect their presence can have for these children.”

Brice said the gift giveaway is something the group of business owners is looking forward to hosting again in the future.