How do I become a partner for Toys for Tots?

There are many ways to support the Toys for Tots Program

1. Make a Corporate Donation.
2. Encourage Employee Donations with Corporate Matching Gift.
3. Conduct a Cause Marketing Campaign.
4. Conduct a Fundraising Event.
5. Donate Gift-in-Kind (New Toys and/or Books)

How do I start a Toys for Tots?

Proceed through the following process.

1. Click the Find Your Local Campaign button at the top of the page.
2. Select your state.
3. Select the city or county nearest your location.
4. Contact information for the campaign as well as information pertaining to becoming a toy drop site can be found on the website.

What are the rules for Toys for Tots?

Toys for Tots Gift Guidelines

• new.
• un-wrapped.
• preferably around the $10 or above price range.
• books are also needed (children receive 2 toys each and 3 books count as ONE gift!)
• homemade toys are also accepted.

Do you get paid for Toys for Tots?

No pay, long hours, working on holidays.

How many toys does Toys for Tots give per child?

two toys
Toys for Tots provides two toys per child.

Does Toys for Tots stay local?

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.

How do I start a Toys for Tots drive?

You can contribute to your local Toys for Tots campaign in several ways. You can donate a toy at one of the area toy drop locations, host a Toys for Tots event at your home, office or other venue and collect toys for Toys for Tots, or volunteer at the local warehouse.

Do Marines run Toys for Tots?

Toys for Tots is a program run by the United States Marine Corps Reserve which distributes toys to children whose parents cannot afford to buy them gifts for Christmas. The program was founded in 1947 by reservist Major Bill Hendricks.

Why do Marines do Toys for Tots?

GOAL: 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. OVERVIEW: In order to better execute the Program, in 1991 the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation was created at the behest of the Marine Corps.

Why do the Marines do Toys for Tots?

MISSION: The basic mission of the Marine Toys for Tots Program is to collect new unwrapped toys and distribute those toys to less fortunate children at Christmas.

Will Toys for Tots take stuffed animals?

Toys for Tots accepts new stuffed animals and toys only. They will not accept used stuffed animals. To locate your nearest drop off point, they have a search on their website where you can narrow down by state and then city to find options that are close to you.

How do you start a Christmas toy drive?

Running your own toy drive is a great way to give back even more during the holiday season. Just follow these simple steps to start your drive:

1. 1) Research and choose your nonprofit recipient.
2. 2) Set your drive dates.
3. 3) Create a drive flyer.
4. 4) Promote, promote, promote.
5. 5) Put out donation bins.
6. 6) Bring it online.