Illinois State University and the Civil Service Council are partnering for the 10th time with Toys for Tots of McLean County. The annual holiday effort helped provide 20,000 new toys to over 5,000 underprivileged children in Bloomington-Normal and greater McLean County last year.
New and unwrapped toys, for children ages from newborn to 12 years old, can be dropped off at any of the locations below. Donations must be made by Monday, December 16.
- Alumni Center
- Hovey Hall (first floor)
- DeGarmo Hall (third floor)
- Milner Library (break room)
- Moulton Hall (Office of the Registrar)
- Nelson Smith Building
- Office of Residential Life
- Uptown Crossing
Toys for Tots is a nonprofit organization run by the United States Marine Corps Reserve founded in 1947. Toys for Tots of McLean County, initially affiliated with the “Charlie Company” Marine Reserve Unit in Peoria, has operated as a Marine Toys for Tots Foundation since 2000.
For more information, individuals can visit the Toys for Tots of McLean County website, call (309) 829-9476 (extension 299), or email tftblono@gmail.com.
