Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots 

This year marks the 64th Anniversary for the National Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program, which United Way coordinates locally. The goal of the program is to receive donations of new, unwrapped toys to distribute to needy children ranging from infants to 12 years in the Grand Forks community.

In 2010, 196 families with 479 children qualified for the program. All of these families were referred by United Way partner agencies, Head Start, Grand Forks County Social Services or the school system. Local charitable organizations that received toys included: Prairie Harvest Foundation, Northlands Rescue Mission, CVIC, St Joseph's Social Care & Thrift Store, and the YMCA. Every child deserves a toy and the community has responded to that need. Each child will receive a special toy for Christmas. 

It is a great feeling to see the number of families that come through the program with different reactions ranging from tears to smiles as they find that “perfect” toy for their child.  The Toys for Tots program allows for all children to have hope and experience the joy of Christmas, while motivating them to grow into responsible, productive, patriotic citizens, and community leaders.  Thanks to the community’s response in helping to ensure that every child leaves with a toy and a smile!

With donations from the public, we hope to continue to provide a toy for each child in need this year.  If you would like to make an online contribution, please use the Buy Now! button below. Toys may be dropped at the United Way Office (1407 24th Ave. S., GF) or at one of the 2011 collection sites.

2011 Toys For Tots drive: November 1 - December 7

2011 Collection Sites*

*Additional collection sites will be added as they are confirmed. Please check back. 

For more information on the National Toys for Tots program visit http://www.toysfortots.org.