Toys for Tots Brings Gifts to Prince George's County Kids

The annual Toys for Tots drive in Prince George’s County has begun and organizers are counting on community donations to again help local children in need, according to a news release.

Residents may donate to a local Toys for Tots campaign in several ways, including dropping off a toy at an area location, making a monetary donation or volunteering at the local warehouse.

New, unwrapped toys will be collected through Dec. 9 at drop-off sites located throughout Prince George’s County. If you are unable to drop by the EXIT Landmark Realty office, monetary donations received are used to purchase toys wherever a shortfall exists. Credit card donations are accepted via the Toys for Tots website and checks made payable to the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation can be mailed to 18251 Quantico Gateway Drive, Triangle, VA 22172.

Residents interested in volunteering to collect, sort, count or distribute toys, books and stocking stuffers for local children can register here.

In the past, there have been shortfalls in donations for the early teen-age group. In light of this, please consider donations of action figures, books, educational toys, jewelry, Legos, makeup kits, sports equipment, skateboards, and small electronics such as mp3 players, cameras and handheld video games.

For families in need of gifts, registration for the 2015 Toys for Tots campaign closes Dec. 4, and can only be completed online. Recipients must be residents of Prince George’s County and provide proof of address.