Toys for Tots Distribution

Heartland United Way works in partnership with the Marine Corp and Salvation Army each year to offer the Toys for Tots program in Hall, Hamilton, Howard and Merrick Counties. Locally, the Toys for Tots program provides holiday gift assistance for children age 12 and under whose parents are not financial able to provide gifts for them during the holidays. Donations of new, unwrapped toys and gently-used books or stuffed animals are collected starting in November at over 50 collection points in and around Grand Island.

Parents whose children are accepted into the program receive a voucher to “shop” for their child’s gift from the donated items. The goal is to collect enough items so each child will receive one toy, a stuffed animal, and a book or game. The Heartland United Way served 2,500 local children through this program in 2011. All toys donated in and around Grand Island are distributed locally.

To sign your business up as a toy collection point or to volunteer at the distribution, contact the Heartland United Way office at (308) 382-2675 starting in October.