It’s that time of year again! The Southern Indiana Leatherneck Detachment is now collecting toys for this year’s Toys for Tots Campaign.
The toy collection officially started on November 16th.
All toys donated go to disadvantaged children in the five surrounding counties including Dubois County.
SILD Marine Corps Public Affairs Officer, Steve Lindauer, says it’s important to make sure no kids feel left out during the holiday season.
Lindauer says the national campaign has been up and running for years and continues to grow.
Last year’s collection was quite successful. Southern Indiana Leatherneck Detachment Junior Vice Commandant, Tonya Bardsley has more.
If you wish to donate, Bardsley says there are a few simple guidelines.
All toys will be picked up periodically and transported to a collection site to be distributed.
The last date for pick up is December 14.
Heres a list of dropbox locations around the county:
Jasper:
- Rural King
- The Sun Station
- American Legion Post 147
- Dollar General- North and South
- Doodlebug
- Holiday Foods
- Ubelhor Toyota
- German American Insurance on 3rd Avenue
Birdseye:
- Family Dollar
- Birdseye Liquors
- Patoka Marina
Huntingburg:
- Dollar General
- Family Dollar
- Optimal Performance Chiropractic
Ferdinand:
- Dr. Bruce Nonte
- Holiday Foods
- Dollar General
Santa Claus:
- Christmas Lake Village
- Dollar General
French Lick:
- American Legion
- Dollar General
- CVS
Petersburg:
- Dollar General- both locations
- Glezen Revival Center
- Pike County Courthouse Rotunda
Cash donation boxes are also located at various places around the county. Be on the lookout for them at places like all Circle A’s, Local Casey’s, the Marathon Stations, Advance Auto, North Side Citgo, and others.
