Mower-Freeborn Toys for Tots

10/08/2026

The Mower and Freeborn MN Toys for Tots campaign has begun! Please join us helping families in need this Christmas. Your business, Church, or non-profit can register at https://austin-mn.toysfortots.org to become a toy drop site, agencies/organizations requesting toys, volunteer, registering for your event, and requesting supplies.
Toys for Tots wouldn’t be possible without all your generous help!!!

09/24/2026

🎄 One week from today, on October 1st, we officially kick off the 2026 Toys for Tots Holiday Campaign!

While the National kickoff marks the official start of the season, each local Chapter location operates within its own community timeline, meaning collection periods, registration dates, and distribution schedules may vary by location.

📍 For the most accurate and up-to-date information in your area—including how to request support, donate, or get involved—please connect directly with your local Chapter through our National website. This ensures you’re receiving the right details for your community.

Click here to find your local Chapter’s website: https://www.toysfortots.org/find-your-local-chapter/

Every local Toys for Tots Chapter is powered by dedicated local Chapter Coordinators, volunteers, Marines, and community partners who play a vital role in delivering hope and joy—turning generosity into toys, books, and joyful memories for children in need.

The countdown is on. Let’s make this holiday season one to remember. ❤️🎁

09/14/2026

The 2026 Mower and Freeborn Toys for Tots Campaign is starting on October 1st! You can register at https://austin-mn.toysfortots.org to become a toy drop site, agencies/organizations requesting toys, to volunteer, registering for your event, and requesting supplies.
Toys for Tots wouldn’t be possible without all your generous help!!

07/15/2026

Bring in a new unwrapped toy and receive a free small potato ole!

🎄🌮🌮CHRISTMAS IN JULY🌮🌮🎄
We are raising funds for Tots 4 Tots! We fundraise now so the funds are available for the Holiday Season this year! The street is open and we have full access so come on in!!

07/08/2026

We thanked Mower County Fair For donating us one of their buildings for the 2025 Toys for Tots Campaign! It helped tremendously with the bigger building to accomplish our goal!
Also, Thank you to the community for your continued support for helping children in need.
1,641 children receiving 5,138 toys!

06/10/2026

03/01/2026

Thank you Taco John’s of Austin for your $2,386. Donation. Every year has been a success with your help!!!

01/10/2026

Total number of children and toys donated in the 2025 campaign: 1,641 children received 5,138 toys in Mower and Freeborn counties.
A huge thank you to the volunteers and for all your donations to make it possible!

12/20/2025

Tim Staver from the Marine Corps Toys For Tots program was at the club Friday December 19th. Aerie President Dustin Knutson presented the toys collected so far ( you can still drop off toys until December 22nd) and a $500.00 donation from the Albert Lea Aerie 2258 on behalf of its members. Tim said that they have handed out 2,600 toys to kids in Freeborn and Mower counties this year so far.

12/19/2025

🎄🎁 The Salvation Army in Austin and Albert Lea MN have been delivered!!! A total of 4,325 Toys, 968 Books, and 875 stocking stuffers.
We All thank you for making this happen!
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