How do I set up a Toys for Tots drive?
Proceed through the following process.
- Click the Donate or Request a Toy option at the top of the page.
- Select your state.
- Select the city or county nearest your location.
- Contact information for the campaign as well as information pertaining to donating or requesting a toy can be found on the website.
Will Toys for Tots take Nerf guns?
An acceptable donation is a NEW, unwrapped toy. Some examples of these are Nerf Guns, action figures, dolls, baby toys, puzzles and non-realistic looking weapons. Toys for Tots DOES NOT ACCEPT clothes, food, used or open toys, liquid products (such as cologne, perfume, body wash, lotion, toothpaste etc.).
What should I bring to a toy drive?
Toy Drive Suggestions
- Books (fiction & nonfiction)
- Card Games.
- Board Games and Electronic Games.
- Puzzles.
- Sports Equipment.
- Journal Sets.
- Art, Jewelry, Nail and Craft Kits.
- Science Kits.
What kind of toys do kids get from Toys for Tots?
Fisher-Price Bright Beats Dance & Move BeatBo.
How can I get Christmas with no money?
CREATING A CHRISTMASSY FEEL WITHOUT SPENDING A DIME
- Decorate the House For Free.
- Play Free Christmas Music.
- Watch Christmas movies.
- Do Something Christmassy Everyday.
- Downsize your giving.
- Enlist the help of grandparents.
- Shop your house.
- Make coupons.
How do I start my own toy drive?
Running your own toy drive is a great way to give back even more during the holiday season. Just follow these simple steps to start your drive:
- 1) Research and choose your nonprofit recipient.
- 2) Set your drive dates.
- 3) Create a drive flyer.
- 4) Promote, promote, promote.
- 5) Put out donation bins.
- 6) Bring it online.
What is the salary for the CEO of Toys for Tots?
18 employees received $2.2 million in compensation which equates to an average compensation of $122,000 (note: Toys for Tots relies heavily on volunteers). However, only 5 employees received more than $100,000 in compensation: $373,366: Henry P Osman, President and CEO (thru 12/31/19) $196,919: James P Laster, EVP.
How do you ask for Toys for Tots?
Go to the website http://www.toysfortots.org/.
- Click on the button entitled Request a Toy, at the top of the screen.
- Near the bottom of the page you’ll see a message that says, “If you would like to apply for assistance from Marine Toys for Tots this Christmas CLICK HERE.” Click on it to find your local campaign.
Can Toys for Tots be used toys?
Homemade toys are also accepted. Books are also needed. NO used toys. NO toys that look like realistic weapons – if received, they will not be distributed.
What are the most requested toys for Toys for Tots?
While there are many lists of popular toys for kids of all ages, there is no donation wish list for Toys for Tots. Popular toy categories include sporting equipment, books, backpacks, board games, radio control cars/trucks, hand-held electronics, and skateboards/helmets.
Where can you donate toys for Tots in the Quad Cities?
Here is everything you need to know to donate or sign up to receive toys in the Quad Cities area. To donate new and unused toys still in their packaging, visit the Quad Cities Toys for Tots website for all drop-off locations.
How can I apply for assistance from Marine Toys for Tots?
If you would like to apply for assistance from Marine Toys for Tots this Christmas CLICK HERE to find the Local Marine Toys for Tots Campaign in your community and visit their local campaign website for details and instructions. Thank you.
How do I donate toys to toys for Tots?
To donate new and unused toys still in their packaging, visit the Quad Cities Toys for Tots website for all drop-off locations. Registration is only online and lasts through December 7. The online form asks you to provide your contact information as well as the name, age and gender of the child you are registering.