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Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, an IRS recognized 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity is the fund raising, funding and support organization for the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. The Foundation was created at the behest of the U. S. Marine Corps and provides support in accordance with a Memorandum of Understanding with the Commander, Marine Forces Reserve, who directs the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. The Foundation has supported Toys for Tots since 1991.
The mission of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted
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The 2011 campaign will officially begin on Oct. 1, 2011. We will be taking requests to be a drop off point right away. The request for toys will begin on Oct 1st. December 18th will be the last day for an individual toy request. Please remember that an application for assistance is NOT an automatic approval of the request. You must meet the criteria which will be sent to you via email so be sure to include a valid email address.
Toy distribution will be during the week of Dec 18th - Dec. 24th. Look for an email informing you where to pick up your toys. You may pickup your toys until 12PM on Saturday, December 24th. Thereafter, toys will be available first come, first serve to the public. Documentation will still need to be provided to qualify for toys. Such as state issued picture ID, proof of residence, proof of income, & proof of legal guardianship for your children.
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