MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Local veterans are getting some help this holiday season thanks to the Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative.

The group hosted a toy giveaway today in West Allis.

It just wrapped up at the top of the hour.

Veterans and their families could go to get toys, food, wrapping materials and a blessing basket with goodies and a gift card.

Any veteran that has served was welcome to pick up some stress-free holiday cheer.

"We're doing a big toy giveaway so families are able to come and grab toys for their kids and make the holidays extra special and ease that burden of trying to be able to prepare for Christmas and the holidays," said Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative Business Manager Kiana Sanchez.

The two-day event was made possible by donors, community partners and volunteers willing to donate their time.