Seasonal & Holidays

Northbrook Partners With Marine Toys For Tots Program

Donations of toys for children who might otherwise go without are being accepted through Dec. 15.

NORTHBROOK, IL — Since 1947, the Marine Toys for Tots program has distributed 652 million toys to 291 million deserving children during the holiday season. The Village of Northbrook is partnering with the organization to collect donations of toys for children who might otherwise go without.

Donations will be accepted through Dec. 15, according to the Village's website.

Last year in Chicagoland, 69,650 toys were given out to 43,530. The organization is hoping to top that number this season. To learn more about the program and how to donate, visit here.

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