Sign a Family Up for Toys for Tots

Are you wondering how to sign a family up for Toys for Tots? Perhaps you're not sure if a family would be a good candidate? Maybe you know someone and want to do something anonymous for the family. Keep reading to learn more about how Toys for Tots helps families in need and how you can sign someone up to get presents from Toys for Tots.

The goal of the Toys for Tots program is to communicate a message of hope. The program serves families who are needy and the goal is that by communicating hope in the midst of dire needs (through the giving of new toys), that children will see beyond their circumstances to grow into productive and responsible citizens. In essence, through the delivery of new Christmas toys where there might not be any otherwise, Toys for Tots seeks to contribute to breaking the cycle of poverty.

Toys for Tots works with a variety of organizations that help identify needy children. These local organizations include local church organizations and other faith based organizations, social services organizations, or any other organization or individual that is in the position to identify a family who could use a little extra Christmas hope. Ways that families are identified include:

• Parents requesting toys for their own children.
• Social workers requesting toys on behalf of their case families.
• Food stamp workers or Food Shares workers requesting food for families.
• Religious clergy can request toys for families that they are aware have a need.
• Other adults such as friends, teachers, or neighbors can request toys for a family that they are aware of needing help.

In general, worthy families that are unable to buy Christmas presents for their own children due to financial hardship are eligible for Toys for Tots.

There is no specific criterion for a family to receive Toys for Tots presents per se. Which families are selected to get toys depends on each individual local campaign center, how many toys that campaign center has and the various families who have been presented as possible candidates to receive toys. You can sign a family up by following these simple steps:

1. Go to the Toys for Tots website.
2. Click on the Request Toys link at the top of the page.
3. From here you will be directed to a drop down menu. You simply select your state and county (or rather the state and country that the potential recipient lives in).
4. Once you have a selected a state and county, you will be presented with a name of the person in charge of the local campaign center, along with a link. Click on this link and provide the requested information. This will generally include:

• Your name and the family's name.
• Proof of residency
• A brief opportunity to explain why that family needs to receive a Toys for Tots Christmas present.
• Other possible identifying information.

Aside from simply suggesting a family, there are other ways to get involved with Toys for Tots. Below is some helpful information for contacting, donating and answering further questions.

There are several ways in which you can donate to Toys for Tots. Often, around Christmas time, you will see tables set up in the mall where you can simply drop off a purchase. In addition:

• You can give money online. (If you do this, check to see if your company has a matching gift program.)
• Find a local toy drop off point.
• Thank your clients for their business by donating to Toys for Tots in their name.
• Donate your vehicle.

Phone: (703) 640-9433

Fax: (703) 649-2054

To Visit or Send Mail:
Marine Toys for Tots Foundation
18251 Quantico Gateway Dr
Triangle, VA 22172

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