To collect new, unwrapped toys during October ~ December each year and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to less fortunate children in the community
~How Toys for Tots Works~
Marine Corps Reserve Units, located throughout the nation, conduct toy collection and distribution campaigns in the communities near their Reserve Centers each year. To expand the nationwide coverage of Toys for tots, the Toys for Tots Foundation authorizes Marine Corps League Detachments and Local Community Organizations (LCO's) to conduct Toys for Tots campaigns in com
munities without a local Marine Reserve Unit. Caring Americans drop off new, unwrapped toys at collection receptacles located in local business. Local Toys for Tots Coordinators pick up, sort, and store these toys in a central warehouse. As Christmas nears, Marines distribute toys themselves and enlist the aid of local volunteers. While Marines and LCO's organize, coordinate, and manage the program, the ultimate success depends on the support of the people within the community who donate toys. Local business leaders play a “major” role by allowing Toys for Tots to
1) Locate collection receptacles in their stores;
2) Providing free warehouse space during October, November, and December for sorting and storing toys
3) Providing vehicles to collect toys from collection sites
4) Sponsoring by hosting fundraiser events; and
5) Helping the program receive “maximum” media exposure for Toys for Tots.
~How You Can Help~
1) Donate a toy to your San Antonio Toys for Tots Campaign
Note: All toys must be new and unwrapped
2) Donate your “time” to help your San Antonio Toys for Tots Campaign
3) Donate service support to your San Antonio Toys for Tots Campaign by
~Collection receptacles at your business
~Meals for our volunteers
~Transportation support
~Media Exposure
~Host an event
4) Donate by mail to:
San Antonio Toys for Tots Campaign
3837 Binz Engleman Rd. San Antonio, TX 78219
Make a tax deductible direct donation to the area you would like to support. THANK YOU in advance for your time and support.