'Tis the Season: Massachusetts State Police "Fill the Cruiser" Toy Collection

Massachusetts State Police has worked with the U.S. Marine Corps to collect toys for children for the past 31 years.

The mission of the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to less fortunate children in the community in which the campaign is conducted.

“More than ever, in this, the season of giving, we need your help,” said Colonel Richard D. McKeon, superintendent of the Massachusetts State Police. “Your assistance can make holiday joy possible for a child who otherwise would go without. Every girl and boy deserves a gift this holiday season. Please help us make that difference in their lives.”

Donors are asked to give new, unwrapped toys with non-violent themes, designed for either boys or girls, ages newborn to 14. Toys can be dropped off at any State Police Barracks through Wednesday, Dec. 16.

The State Police 6th annual “Fill the Cruiser” event will be held from 1o a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 5.

There are 10 Toys ‘R’ Us locations statewide: Auburn, Dedham, Framingham, Kingston, Northborough, North Dartmouth, Peabody, Springfield, Swansea, and Woburn. Troopers and Marines will collect donations for Toys for Tots.

State police are hoping that you will join them in kicking off this event and spreading the word of a worthy cause.

For more information on the Toys for Tots program may visit the program’s website at www.toysfortots.org. Those wishing to make a monetary donation can mail a check made out to Toys for Tots MA to MSP Toys for Tots Coordinator 124 Acton Street Maynard MA.

Image Credit: Toys for Tots