Welcome to the 2023 Marine Toys for Tots Campaign!
****TOY REQUEST APPLICATIONS ARE BEING REVIEWED****
Please be paitent as we are reviewing all applications that were received. Application responses began November 18 and will be completed by November 27.
Our mission is to collect and distribute NEW, unwrapped toys as Christmas gifts to those children less fortunate in the counties of Norfolk, Suffolk, and Northern Plymouth. For the last 75 years, the United States Marine Corps Reserve has distributed over 542 million toys to more than 250 million children. This success stems from great partners, sponsors, and volunteers that help us raise funds and toy donations. Without your help, this program would not be a success!
VIRTUAL TOY DONATION BOX: (Partnerships welcome!)
***ANNOUNCEMENTS***
-Marine Toys for Tots - Greater Boston is partnered with the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (BCEC) to bring Christmas to the families of our community! Operating hours are Monday - Friday, starting at 9AM, with the exclusion of blackout days. Our deadline for TOY, BOX, and EVENT requests is NOVEMBER 17TH. Our deadline for toy donations is DECEMBER 11TH. Please make all effort to bring donations on or before the DECEMBER 11TH deadline to enable us to produce and distribute toy orders to our non-profit partners, and conclude our season by DECEMBER 20TH. VOLUNTEERS, please contact us at least 24-HOURS prior to your party's service so we are able to keep the BCEC staff informed. We appreciate everyone for their generosity and support! OORAH!!
HOURS & LOCATION:
-Mon - Fri; 9am - 4pm (up to 8pm if scheduled)
BOSTON CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION CENTER - SOUTH LOT (BCEC-SL)
-PICK-UP/DROP OFF - West Side Dr, Boston, MA 02210; https://maps.app.goo.gl/sn4v6ku2dz9U7vpA7
(If you endup in the front of the BCEC building by the "Westin", please exit that lot and turn onto "D street", then turn right on "Cypher street", then turn right into the South Lot next to the traffic signal. Once you have entered the South Lot of the BCEC, please turn right at the STOP sign near the gaurd house and follow the street arrows up the RAMP by taking a LEFT. When you arrive, please PULL OVER into the bump-out area marked by the white diagonal lines, in front of the silver doors.)
-VOLUNTEERS - Parking lot, Boston, MA 02210; https://maps.app.goo.gl/zs5eZvRttyg8APN87
(If you endup in the front of the BCEC building by the "Westin", please exit that lot and turn onto "D street", then turn right on "Cypher street", then turn right into the South Lot next to the traffic signal. Once you have entered the South Lot of the BCEC, please turn right at the STOP sign near the gaurd house, turn right into the parking lot, and park closest to the front. Please consolidate vehicles in that portion of the lot to indicate that you are a volunteer.)
-FREIGHT DELIVERIES: W Service Rd, Boston, MA 02210; https://maps.app.goo.gl/RM8tVUD6vjDFbbnn8
(If you endup in the front of the BCEC building by the "Westin", please exit that lot and turn onto "D street", then turn right on "Cypher street", then turn right into the South Lot next to the traffic signal. Once you have entered the South Lot of the BCEC, continue straight past the STOP sign to the gaurd house, indicate that your deliver is for "Marine Toys for Toys - Greater Boston", and proceed to dock #45, which will be marked on your right.)
***DATES CLOSED***
-1 JANUARY 2022 to 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
TIMELINE
The Agency and Non-Profit Request Form, Toy Dropsite Application, Volunteer Application, and Toys for Tots Event Host Application will be available on this around OCTOBER 15TH of each year's season.
Please ensure toys from your drop-off location and/or event are brought to us no later than DECEMBER 11TH, to ensure we have enough time to complete sorting and distribution prior to Christmas. If this date has passed and you still have toys you would like to donate, please drop them off at your nearest State Police Barracks or Fire Station (as they are partnered with us to collect toys for our community!), or reach out to us via the Contact Us page for support.
Last Day For Organizational Toy Request Submissions: NOVEMBER 17TH
You must submit your organizational toy request on or before this date or we may not have the resources to complete your request.
***INDIVIDUAL FAMILIES***
Due to the size of the area we serve, we provide toys exclusively to churches, qualified charitable organizations, and social service agencies. If you are an individual family, please contact a Social Services Agency, Church, or Non-Profit Organization (ABCD, DCYF, YMCA, William E. Carter American Legion Post No. 16, Drive Boston, Community Center, etc.) in your immediate area and register with them to request toys that have been issued from our program.
(Please Be Advised: Boston City Hall does not have a Christmas gift program for individual families.)
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Donations via check should be mailed to:
Marine Toys for Tots - Greater Boston
1st Battalion 25th Marines
53 Quebec Street
Fort Devens, MA 01432