I'm at a Toys for Tots collection facility - they are VERY low on toys

[gateley]

this year. So, just a reminder or a nudge if you're so inclined.

[Nikki Stone1]

1. Thank you.

I'll look for my local one.

[azmouse]

2. Money can also be donated online to help.

http://www.toysfortots.org/donate/

[gateley]

4. Thanks for that -- I didn't know! nt

[flyarm]

3. Thank you ..will get some toys to ours ..thanks alot!! eom

[Ruby the Liberal]

5. Kicking

Recommended.

[proud2BlibKansan]

6. Sorry. Not inclined.

[WolverineDG]

7. So much for getting every kid a toy, huh. nt

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[JI7]

12. the Marines don't decide whether to go to war, it's President and Congress and other civilian

leadership that decides.

[proud2BlibKansan]

16. There are other agencies that aren't selective about where the kids were born

That's where my money is going.

[FSogol]

23. That was one organization in Houston. Not the policy of Toys for Tots. n/t

[proud2BlibKansan]

24. Actually it was many Salvation Army chapters all across the country

And yesterday an article was posted here about Toys for Tots having the same policy.

[Brickbat]

8. Do two good deeds in one and make sure it's a made-in-USA toy!

K&R

[lolly]

9. Hmmm, well I don't have any anymore, but

First, I've heard that the toys they collect from individuals is a drop in the bucket. They really count on retailers and manufacturers dumping toys that don't sell on them.

Second, it has to be new and in its original packaging. Doesn't matter whether its in perfect condition if it's not in its packaging. I can see why they wouldn't want you to dump your old worn out toys on them, but in hard times I would think they could be more flexible.


Do they still segregate toys by sex rigidly? My daughter's girl scout troop helped sort toys one year, and was appalled that ALL the sports equipment (unless it was pink, as in pink soccer balls) went to the "boys" pile. Girls got piles and piles of Barbies, My Little Ponies, plastic pretend vacuum cleaners, etc.

[a la izquierda]

11. hubby and i just...

got two, one for a girl and one for a boy.

[Horse with no Name]

13. I have found my own "angels"

to give toys to this year. Hint: Ask the school teachers. They know better what kids are in need than most.
When I heard that these organizations were requesting GREEN CARDS before they would hand out toys, I was simply aghast.
What would Jesus do? Indeed.

[Ruby the Liberal]

15. I believe that was the Salvation Army

and I am still pissed about it. :grr:

[proud2BlibKansan]

17. +1

[mamaleah]

14. We are dropping some by on Monday. Thank you for reminding us all. :)

I have heard the collection sites all over are pretty low this year...

[greennina]

18. Glad to hear they're low...

considering they're run by the violent Marine Corp.

[tabbycat31]

19. I donated toys this year

but it was to the local Ronald McDonald house

[tammywammy]

20. We have boxes for Toys for Tots in all the buildings at work

and multiple boxes in the bigger buildings. All are full, I donated a few toys last week.

[tammywammy]

21. kick n/t

[tammywammy]

22. kick n/t