2025 LAKE COUNTY, IL

Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm

Staff Sergeant Ounanian: 224-287-2925

***APPLICATIONS***
 

FAMILY TOY REQUESTS: We are only providing toys to Non-profit organizations.
NON-PROFIT TOY REQUESTS: https://great-lakes-il.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/local-toy-request-form.aspx
BECOME A TOY DROP SITE LOCATION: https://great-lakes-il.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/local-toy-drop-form.aspx
EVENTS & MARINE REQUEST: https://great-lakes-il.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/local-event-form.aspx
VOLUNTEER REQUEST: https://great-lakes-il.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/local-volunteer-form.aspx

 

Revewing Applications start: OCTOBER 7TH

Last day for Non-Profit (Toy Request) registration: NOVEMBER 15TH
Last day to register as a toy drop site: NOVEMBER 14TH
Last Day to register as a host for an event: NOVEMBER 20TH
All toy drop sites, box pick ups: DECEMBER 15TH - 19TH
Non-Profit distribution dates: DECEMBER 8TH - 12TH
Individual family: Please refer to our main page and select the "Request a Toy" option.


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 needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted.

Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, an IRS recognized 501(c) (3) not for profit public charity is the fund raising, funding support organization for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program.  The foundation was created at the behest of the U.S. Marine Corps and provides support in accordance with a Memorandum of Understanding with the Commander, Marine Forces Reserve, who directs the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program.  The Foundation has supported Toys for Tots since 1991.