Toys for Tots begins Saturday

The Southern Indiana Leatherneck Detachment of the local Marine Corps League will again conduct the Toys for Tots campaign between the dates of Nov. 12th through Dec. 17th.

Toys that are collected will go to disadvantaged children in the 5 counties surrounding and including Dubois County.

Initiated by Major Bill Hendricks, US Marine Corps Reserve, the nationwide campaign has been running since 1947 when veterans returned from World War II.

Over the 66 years of the TFT Program, Marines have distributed more than 351 million toys for 166 million needy children in communities covering all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.  Currently 21st year for Southern Indiana Leathernecks.

“New this year”: In an effort to streamline the process and enhance accuracy, we are asking those that are requesting toys to visit our website:

www.sildmarines.com, and follow the links to “Toys for Tots”, fill out the form and submit it on line.

New unwrapped toys may be dropped off at various retail locations throughout the area. Look for the big white boxes.

Participation in the form of monetary donations will be accepted. Please make checks payable to “Toys for Tots” and mail to: Marine Corps League, c/o TFT, P.O.Box 184, Jasper, IN 47547-0184.

For information on how to donate or obtain toys: visit our Facebook page or the website: http://www.sildmarines.com and follo