Toys For Tots Collection Begins In Deerfield

DEERFIELD, IL — The Village of Deerfield Police Department is once again be coordinating the local effort for the Marines’ Toys for Tots program. Drop off new, unwrapped toys for all ages, and remember that books make great gifts! Collection bins are located in the lobby of the Deerfield Police Station and Deerfield Village Hall.

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.

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.

FOUNDATION OVERVIEW: The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, is an IRS recognized 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity which was created at the behest of the U. S. Marine Corps in 1991.