The United States Marine Corps (USMC)'s annual “Toys for Tots” drive has delivered approximately 25 million gifts to more than 10 million underprivileged children across the country this year as Christmas approaches.
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. James B. Laster, CEO of the Toys for Tots Foundation, said in a statement Tuesday following the announcement by retailer Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc. Revealed the numbers. announced The company announced it has raised more than $1.1 million for the gift program.
“In 2024, the Marine Toys for Toddlers Program achieved an unprecedented milestone, delivering nearly 25 million toys, books and gifts to more than 10 million underprivileged children across the country. Our mission is to help every child feel hope for a brighter future, and we are deeply grateful for Ollie's unwavering support,” said Laster.
“Thanks to Olly’s dedication to fundraising and toy collection in our stores, we are able to reach even more children in need each year and reach millions more in communities across the country. “We are able to spread optimism, happiness, and the magic of Christmas to underprivileged children.”
Donations from Ollie's and many other contributors went to children affected by Hurricane Helen in North Carolina, and representatives from the Salvation Army of Cumberland County said Toys for Tots responded to 800 requests. said.
“They came in and helped fill the 800 positions that weren't submitted by last Tuesday or Wednesday,” said Capt. Jamie Goldfarb of the Sand Hill Salvation Army. said Worrall.
In the Texoma region between Texas and Oklahoma, Over 37,000 toysAccording to KXII, books and puzzles will be distributed to children in need.
“Our mission, especially for Grayson and Fannin counties, is to reach out and lift people up,” Taylor Price, local coordinator for Texoma Toys for Tots, told the publication.
In Philadelphia, a whopping 4,184 toys and 2,262 stocking stuffers were collected. collected WPVI exclusively reported on Sunday.
