When you donate to Marine Toys for Tots you are helping to bring the joy of Christmas and send a message of hope to America’s less fortunate children.
In order to better execute the Program, in 1991 the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation was created at the behest of the Marine Corps.
The primary goal of Marine Toys for Tots is, through the gift of a new toy, help bring the joy of Christmas and send a message of hope to America's less fortunate children.
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Local campaigns are conducted annually in over 800 communities covering all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.
The Commander, Marine Forces Reserve has under his command over 150 Reserve Units located in 47 states.
One individual, either a Marine, member of a Marine Corps League Detachment, or member of a local community.
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Local toy collection campaigns begin in October and last until mid to late December. Toy distribution also takes place mid to late December.
Members of the community drop new, unwrapped toys in collection boxes positioned in local businesses. Coordinators pick up these toys and store them in central warehouses where the toys are sorted by age and gender.
At Christmas, Coordinators, with the assistance of local social welfare agencies, church groups, and other local community agencies,distribute the toys to the less fortunate children of the community.
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