toys for tots gives new toys as gifts.
what kind of gifts does toys for tots give?
new toys
until 1979, marine reservists (frequently in their dress blue uniforms) and volunteers would collect and refurbish used toys. in 1980, only new toys were accepted, as reservists were no longer able to dedicate drill hours to refurbish toys, as well as legal concerns and the mixed message of giving hand-me-downs as a message of hope.





























in 1991, the secretary of defense authorized the creation and affiliation with the non-profit charity foundation. in 1995, the secretary of defense approved toys for tots as an official mission of the marine corps reserve.
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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.





























the marine toys for tots foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity located in triangle, virginia, serves to fund, raise funds for, and support the program.





























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