County Probation Offices Host Toys For Tots Drop-Off Sites

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA — The Contra Costa County Probation Department is partnering with the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation to host four public drop-off sites for this year’s holiday drive.

The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation was established in 1991 as a nationally recognized not-for-profit public charity that collects and distributes an average of 18 million toys annually to less fortunate children.

The Contra Costa County Probation Department is proud to join the local campaign and provide community drop-off sites for the third year in a row, according to Deputy Probation Officer Justin Badler, who has led the Probation Department’s Toys for Tots involvement for the last few holiday seasons.

"It is a great opportunity to engage with residents and make a difference in children’s lives and in the community we serve," Badler said.

Community members are encouraged to bring donations of new, unwrapped toys to any of the following four locations:

• 4549 Delta Fair Blvd., Antioch
• 50 Douglas Dr., Suite 200, Martinez
• 202 Glacier Dr., Martinez
• 3095 Richmond Pkwy., Suite 201, Richmond

These drop-off sites are located within the Probation Department’s offices and can accept public donations Monday through Friday, through Dec. 15, from 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. The offices are closed daily from noon to 1 p.m .and for all major holidays.