Source: Marine Toys for Tots

Despite another challenging year fueled by the ongoing effects of the pandemic, Toys for Tots provided record-breaking support to families last year.

The program distributed 22.4 million toys, books, and games to nearly 8.8 million kids in need in 2021.

The Marines and local campaign coordinators for the Marine Toys for Tots Program established more than 830 local toy collection and distribution campaigns in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Virgin Islands. The organization also distributed 3.1 million books to children in need through the Toys for Tots Literacy Program. 

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The organization continues to expand its mission to serve beyond the holiday season. After announcing year-round efforts last April, Toys for Tots also provided gifts throughout the year to nearly 17,000 Afghanistan refugee families who have been granted asylum in the U.S. and to families who have been impacted by tornadoes from Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee.

“Toys for Tots is more than a Christmas charity,” says Lieutenant General Jim Laster, USMC (Retired), president and CEO of the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. “We have the ability to extend our reach and provide support to families who are facing tremendous year-round challenges, and Toys for Tots stands ready to assist when children and families need help the most.” 

About the author

Maddie Michalik

Maddie Michalik

Maddie Michalik was the Editor-in-Chief of The Toy Book from 2020-2022. She was also a Senior Editor at The Toy Insider and The Pop Insider.

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