Toys for Tots Program Assists Season of Hope Toy Drive

A military convoy from the United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots program recently delivered thousands of toys to Project Self-Sufficiency on behalf of the Season of Hope Toy Drive. The toy drive, driven and coordinated by Project Self-Sufficiency along with a consortium of local businesses, schools and organizations, aims to gather 20,000 toys to benefit children in Sussex and northern Warren Counties this December.

“We are particularly grateful for the involvement of the United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots program with the Season of Hope Toy Drive,” commented Deborah Berry-Toon, Executive Director of Project Self-Sufficiency. “Year after year, these Marines make it their mission to bring joy to local children. We are able to touch the lives of thousands of families in a meaningful way thanks to their efforts.”

The toy drive is a joint effort coordinated by Project Self-Sufficiency, along with its partners Charm, The Chatterbox Drive In, iHeartMedia, Inc., Intercar Mercedes Benz, Pass it Along, Selective Insurance Company of America, Service Electric Broadband Cable, the Sussex County Chamber of Commerce, Sussex Honda, The New Jersey Herald, The Printing Center, and the United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots to benefit local families in need. Individuals, civic groups, and businesses have been gathering toys in anticipation of this year’s event. The Stuff the Stocking contest pitting area schools against each other in a friendly competition is also underway.

Those who wish to contribute to the Season of Hope Holiday Toy Drive are encouraged to drop off a new, unwrapped toy at Project Self-Sufficiency. Gift items will be gratefully received at Project Self-Sufficiency, which is located at 127 Mill Street in Newton, Monday – Thursday, from 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. or Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monetary donations will also be gratefully received. Donations are requested by December 15th in order to allow ample time for the items to be distributed to needy families. To make a donation online, or for more information, visit www.projectselfsufficiency.org or call 973-940-3500.