Chick-fil-A Toy Drives Begin In Marlborough, Westborough

MARLBOROUGH, MA — The local Chick-fil-A restaurants in Marlborough and Westborough will begin toy drives on Saturday to benefit the annual Toys for Tots charity drive.

From Nov. 27 to Dec. 11, residents can drop off new toys off at the lobbies of each restaurant located at 36 Apex Drive in Marlborough and 286 Turnpike Road in Westborough.

"At Chick-fil-A, the holiday season is all about giving back to our local communities and caring for those in need," said Marlborough and Westborough Chick-fil-A owner Mike Lawson in a news release. "Through our work with Marine Toys for Tots, our hope is that the toys these children receive bring a sense of joy and love to their lives. We hope we can play a small role in making this season magical for all."

The Westborough location will also host an event with Santa Claus on Dec. 11 beginning at noon. Families can attend to get photos taken with Santa.

The original Toys for Tots project was founded in 1947 by Marine Corps Reserve Major Bill Hendricks, and it became a nonprofit public charity at the behest of the Marine Corps in 1991. The organization is still run exclusively by veteran Marines.

Following the two-week toy drive, Toys for Tots will distribute the items to local families in need.

The Marlborough location will accept donations daily from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. (except Thursdays and Sundays), and the Westborough location will accept them daily from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. (except Sundays).