CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Toys for Tots drive is officially underway in Southern Cambria and Somerset Counties.
The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation is beginning to hold in-person signups for families in need starting Tuesday and is looking for anyone interested in donating or hosting a collection box at their business or space.
Families can sign up for the toy drive online or in person at the following locations:
- Oct. 2: Salvation Army 334 West Main Street Somerset, PA 15501 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. & 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Oct. 3: Galleria Mall 500 Galleria Dr. Johnstown, PA Next to Annie’s Pretzels from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Oct. 3: Confluence Family Center 711 Logan Place Confluence, PA 15424 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Oct. 4: Galleria Mall 500 Galleria Dr. Johnstown, PA Next to Annie’s Pretzels from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
McDonald’s restaurants to raise money for Central PA schools Those who attend the signup events are asked to bring a valid ID of the child’s parent or guardian, social security card of the parent or child, birth certificate of children and proof of assistance.
To serve as a drop-off location in Southern Cambria and Somerset Counties, you are asked to contact Toys for Tots Coordinator Sgt Isabel Reyes at (814) 419-4128 or (814) 281-5914.
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In 2023, 7,683 toys were distributed and 2,138 children were supported in Johnstown, according to Toys for Tots .
The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program collects new, unwrapped toys each year during October, November and December and gives them as Christmas gifts to children in need.
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