The Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue is collecting toys for the national charity program U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Foundation.
The toy collection began on Nov. 14 and will run through Dec. 20.
"Please drop off toys to any Prince William County, City of Manassas Park and Manassas City fire station, Prince William County Public Safety Training Center in Nokesville as well as the lobby at the McCoart Government Center in Woodbridge," Communications Specialist Kim Y. Hylander said.
The Marine Toys for Tots program requires toys to be new and unwrapped; Toys for Tots cannot accept clothes or used toys for this event.
"Toys will be delivered to the Toys for Tots collection site for processing and delivery to pre-authorized organizations who have requested toys. Fire stations are not permitted to deliver these toys directly to citizens," she said. "Please contact your local Marine Toys for Tots Foundation distribution center for details."
Those interested in donating online click go here.
Toys for Tots collects and distributes toys to less fortunate children during the holiday season. It is the only charitable endeavor associated with the Department of Defense that reaches out to local communities.
Residents looking to volunteer their time, the local distribution center in Dumfries needs help sorting thousands of toys. The program also seeks donations of food and drinks for the volunteer workers.
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