What We Did:
We let each child choose a new toy, walked it over to a Toys For Tots Drop Box and dropped the toys in. Easy! 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.
How Long it Took:45 minutes
How Much it Cost:
The minimum toy value for this drive is $10 per gift. We found a store that was having an amazing sale and just let the kids play santa and give what they most wanted.
Would We Do It Again?
Yes...It is just fun and easy. In our town the drop off boxes are very conveniently located. The kids loved the idea of playing Santa and really enjoyed scouring over the toy store. Jane rode the hobby horse she choose all the way to the drop-box, gave it a kiss and put it in.
Next Time:
We wouldn't chance much.
References:
To find a Drop-Off Box near you, http://www.toysfortots.org/donate/toys.asp
To learn more about the program, http://www.toysfortots.org/
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