Syracuse NY

Bring the Joy of Christmas to Less Fortunate Children

Toys for Tots Coordinator
SSgt Ryan Desjardins

The Local Impact

Syracuse NY during 2024

18,343
Toys Distributed
4,902
Children Supported


We thank you for your interest and participation in supporting our local campaign, please be advised that we will stop delivering boxes to sites December 8th, as we are drawing closer to the time we need to start beginning collections of boxes and toys to prepare for distribution to families prior to the Christmas period. If you wish to participate in our local campaign next year as a toy drop site please submit a request but know it wont be actioned until August as our official start date nationwide begins October 1st yearly. If you wish to support our local campaign by other means then we have volunteer opportunities available and also accept monetary donations to purchase more toys and books for the local community. For any questions or concerns please don't hesitate to reach out to us. Thank you.


Quick Access Reference Links: 

Click here to find a local Toy Donation Box
Monetary donations can be done utilizing this link. 


Happy Holidays and we hope to make this campaign the best one yet!



Donations

We accept monetary donations year-round. If making a monitary donation, please use the link provided above and select Syracuse NY from the drop down menu on the donation page. Toys for Tots is a top rated charity. Over 97% of your donation goes to our mission of providing toys, books, and other gifts to less fortunate children. Less than 3 percent is spent on fundraising and overhead. The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation is an IRS recognized 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity, and donations are tax-deductable.

Contact
syracuse.ny@toysfortots.org
Toys for Tots Coordinator: (708) 932-2297
Christmas Bureau: (844) 245-1922

Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, an IRS recognized 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity is the fund raising, funding and support organization for the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. Toys for Tots was founded by Major Bill Hendricks in 1947 and became known nationwide in 1948. The Foundation was created at the behest of the U. S. Marine Corps and provides support in accordance with a Memorandum of Understanding with the Commander, Marine Forces Reserve, who directs the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. The Foundation has supported Toys for Tots since 1991.

The mission of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted.