Deliver Hope to Kids in Need: Toys for Tots 2024
Toys for Tots started in 1947, when Marine Corps Reserve Major Bill Hendrix and his wife, Diane, were looking for a way help children in need experience joy during the holidays. This national foundation is still brightening the holiday season for millions of children 76 years later.
CubeSmart is proud to continue participation in Toys for Tots in 2024. CubeSmart stores nationwide will be participating in collecting and distributing toys to children experiencing poverty.
Gift collection usually begins on October 1st. Toys may be dropped off until the beginning of December, at which time they’ll be collected by the Toys for Tots coordinator for that area. Please check with your local store for specific drop off and pick up dates, as they may vary.
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How should I prepare my donation for drop off?
Toys for Tots requests that all donations and toys received are new and unwrapped.
What ages are supported by Toys for Tots
Most donations are to benefit children up to age 12. In many communities the age limit may be extended due to local support needs. Check with your local campaign or store for age limits.
Though Toys for Tots does help to supplement gifts and donations for pre-teens and teens, you may donate for that age group. If you choose to donate for pre-teens and teens, past donations have included but aren’t limited to sporting equipment/bags/balls, backpacks, purses, watch/wallet gift sets, books, board games, hand-held electronics, skateboards/helmets, cosmetics, bath gift sets, curling irons, hair straighteners, and hair dryers.
What kinds of toys should I donate?
The Toys for Tots organization does not publish toy or donation lists as to prevent the same types of items from being donated in each community. Rather, they ask that donors consider what would be appropriate for their own child/relative or someone within that age group and donate that item.
Please note: Toys for Tots does not accept realistic looking weapons and gifts with food. Such items will not be distributed.
Visit Toys for Tots for more donation FAQs and information.