How to Get Involved With Toys for Tots

Toys for Tots is a community-action program run by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and dedicated to distributing toys to needy children nationwide.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Telephones
• Internet Access
• Postage Stamps
• Envelopes
• new, unwrapped toys

Christmas

1. Donate new, unwrapped toys to your local U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Unit, or drop them off at a local business that has volunteered to collect them.

2. Order new toys online at eToys.com, which will deliver them to Toys for Tots.

3. Contribute your time and services to the cause by coordinating collection sites at your workplace or a nearby warehouse or providing transportation services or media exposure.

4. Donate money by sending a check to Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, P.O. Box 1947, Marine Corps Base, Quantico, VA 22134.

Year-Round

1. Sponsor or initiate fund-raising events such as walkathons, golf tournaments and car washes that are held throughout the year.

2. Purchase Toys for Tots phone cards or the series of Charleston Mint limited-edition ornaments. (See the Related Site "Toys for Tots - How You Can Help.")

3. Look for discounts and rebates that benefit both you and Toys for Tots.