Toys For Tots

Discussion in Charitable Causes started by Shana • Oct 28, 2013.

  1. Shana

    ShanaMember

    Joined:
    Oct 15, 2013
    Threads:
    14
    Messages:
    58
    Likes Received:
    0
    I love Toys for Tots! I can't wait till they are set up everywhere this holiday season. I think it is just so great to be able to donate toys to less fortunate children. It's always great to help develop our youth, and toys are a great way to do that at younger ages. Does anyone else donate toys when they go shopping over the holidays?
     
    #1Oct 28, 2013
  2. vpresson

    vpressonWell-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 20, 2012
    Threads:
    38
    Messages:
    1,153
    Likes Received:
    13
    I love toys for tots. Every year I buy toys separate from family and friends so that I can give it to toys for tots. I think if you have enough to share you should.
     
    #2Oct 28, 2013
  3. clairebeautiful

    clairebeautifulActive Member

    Joined:
    Sep 21, 2013
    Threads:
    8
    Messages:
    549
    Likes Received:
    49
    We always do a couple of shoeboxes for "Operation Christmas Child" through school and church. I actually haven't been as active with Toys For Tots as a result, though it was a big one for my own mom when I was a kid.

    My kids also love putting money in the Salvation Army bins with the bell ringers around this time. I think both my husband and I tend to try to collect change and cash just so that they can put it in whenever we see one.

    Once my kids have outgrown a bunch of toys, I agree, Toys for Tots (or a similar program) is a great way to teach kids a little lesson in selflessness.
     
    #3Oct 28, 2013
  4. jakkiz

    jakkizNew Member

    Joined:
    Oct 29, 2013
    Threads:
    0
    Messages:
    1
    Likes Received:
    0
    It has been a tradition for several years now for me to support my son when he buys a girl and boy toy and donates it to kids that are less fortunate. It is great to have an organization like Toys for Tots around.
     
    #4Oct 29, 2013
  5. Parker

    ParkerWell-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 31, 2012
    Threads:
    38
    Messages:
    2,118
    Likes Received:
    59
    I usually donate toys and other items during the Christmas season. My church has a toy drive. We also have a gift wrapping party too. I love getting together with other like-minded people to wrap the presents. It's the highlight of my holiday.
     
    #5Oct 29, 2013
  6. ACSAPA

    ACSAPAWell-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 10, 2012
    Threads:
    52
    Messages:
    3,093
    Likes Received:
    240
    I've noticed that a couple of my local stores don't have Toys For Tots donation boxes anymore. Sometimes I would see a couple of pieces of trash in the donation box with the toys. I'm also not sure that people were buying the toys. I think I once saw someone take a toy of the shelf at Publix supermarket and just put it right in the donation box without paying for it.
    It only takes a few bad apples to ruin a good program.
     
    #6Oct 29, 2013
  7. JoanMcWench

    JoanMcWenchActive Member

    Joined:
    Oct 23, 2013
    Threads:
    157
    Messages:
    762
    Likes Received:
    76
    I've noticed people not paying attention to the clear rules on the freaking boxes. You cannot donate stuffed animals. I have no idea why people keep doing this. I also noticed people donating soap kits or moisturizer kits or pedicure kits. Why??? Drives me crazy. I know that it's no one's job to patrol these boxes but I also wonder what happens to these donated items?
     
    #7Dec 16, 2013
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)