LAST CALL
The American Legion Post in Northbrook is collecting NEW, UNWRAPPED toys for The U.S. Marine Corp Annual Toys for Tots campaign
According to the Marine Corp Foundation’s site, “Toys for Tots is a program run by the United States Marine Corps Reserve which distributes toys to children whose parents cannot afford to buy them gifts for Christmas. The program was founded in 1947 by reservist Major Bill Hendricks.”
Toys are needed for all ages of children and are distributed for the holidays through requests from any non-profit organization serving families or children. In 2019, in Lake County 71,311 were distributed to 24,932 children, and Chicago served 48,955 children. This year many locations are behind in their donations, so help is appreciated.
DEADLINE: Donations must be dropped off ON Tuesdays in December 1st, 8th & 15th, when the Post is open between noon and 6:00 PM at 1354 Shermer Rd. Ste. B.
Gary Moriello has volunteered to let us drop of at his home (call him first) and he and Mitch will take them over if it works better for you. For more details contact The George W. Benjamin American Legion Post #791 at (847) 564-9558 or email Tom Coogan <tommyciii@msn.com>
