Subaru Ambassadors Collect Over 1,700 Toys for Toys for Tots

Subaru Ambassadors, along with members of Subies of the Corn (SOTC), hosted the 4th Annual “Fill-a-Forester” event at Hawk Subaru Plainfield on Saturday, December 10, 2022. Over 1,700 toys were collected during the event and filled two (2) Subaru Forester vehicles.

The event was held in conjunction with the Subaru Loves to Help initiative, benefiting Toys for Tots. Toys were collected at Hawk Subaru and delivered directly to the Marine Corps by members of Subies of the Corn. The toys will be distributed to families in Will, Grundy, and Kendall Counties in Illinois.

As part of the Subaru Loves Pets initiative, Wags 2 Wishes Animal Rescue and The Dainty Meow were on site with dogs and cats, all looking for a fur-ever home. Two dogs and two cats were adopted during the Fill-a-Forester event and applications for five additional cat adoptions were taken.

“We are completely overwhelmed by the generosity of the Subaru Community! This is our most successful Fill-a-Forester event, and we are so grateful for the support of Hawk Subaru. Hawk is so much more than just a car dealership! They are ingrained in the community and live the Subaru Love promise. This event is an example of their commitment to show love and respect to their customers and make a positive impact in their community,” stated Subies of the Corn Co-Founder and Subaru Ambassador J. Mykel Hill.

On Sunday, December 11, 2022, Subies of the Corn organized a cruise from Hawk Subaru to deliver the collected toys directly to Toys for Tots at the US Marine Corps Reserve Center in Joliet, IL. It took four Subaru Foresters to safely transport the toys collected. The cruise took SOTC members on a scenic cruise through the area and even included a stop to see Santa. Once cleared into the base, SOTC members assisted the Marine Corps with off-loading and sorting the toys for distribution.

“Fill-a-Forester is our way to give back to the community. Letting our members see the behind-the-scenes of how the toys are collected and distributed is super important to us. The Marines were very grateful for our donation, and it was great to lend a helping hand,” stated Subies of the Corn Admin and Subaru Ambassador, Robert Barton.

About Subies of the Corn

Subies of the Corn is a Subaru-based car club located in the southern Chicago suburbs, which focuses on charitable events that align with the Subaru Love Promise. Events include the annual Fill-a-Forester event benefiting Toys for Tots, Scavenger Hunt, Trunk-or-Treat, and monthly meets. Started in 2017, Subies of the Corn has donated more than $10,000 to local and national charities and over 3,200 toys for Toys for Tots. Additional information may be found on their website at https://subiesofthecorn.org