Toys For Tots Donations Accepted At Plainfield Fire Stations

PLAINFIELD, IL — November is here, which means the holiday season is just about upon everyone. Ahead of it, the Plainfield Fire Protection District is starting to collect new toy donations for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program.

People wanting to donate can drop off new toys at any of the district's four fire stations between 7 a.m. through 8 p.m. daily. Toys should be in their original packaging and not gift wrapped, officials said in a news release Tuesday.

Donations will be accepted through Dec. 5. Once received, the toys will be distributed to children in need in the community.

Here are the addresses of Plainfield's fire stations:

• Fire Station 1, 14415 S. Coil Plus Drive
• Fire Station 2, 23806 W. 135th St.
• Fire Station 3, 25001 W. 119th St.
• Fire Station 4, 15930 S. Frederick St.

In Will, Kendall and Grundy counties in 2020, about 47,777 toys were distributed to children, and 8,652 kids were supported through donations, according to the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation.

To donate money or see what organizations in the area have been approved to accept toy requests, people interested can visit the foundation's website.

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