Charleston Toys for Tots

Charleston Toys for Tots The mission of the U. S. In 1947, a group of Marines recognized a need in this country and found a way to fill it- Toys for Tots. Just think of that.

Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to less fortunate children in the community As history has proven time and time again, Marines do not do anything halfway. Over the years, Marines have distributed over 627,000,000 toys and brought the joy of Christmas and a mess

age of hope to more than 281,000,000 children. Over two hundred thirty million Christmas dreams have been answered. Today, Marines Corps Reserve Units collect and distribute an average of eighteen million toys to an average of 7.0 million children each year at Christmas. This is an incredible accomplishment. We know from the smiles on children's faces and from the grateful appreciation of their parents, that the simple gift of a shiny, new toy- something that many take for granted- can make a tremendous difference in the life of a child. Hope is the key, and hope is what the Marine Corps Reserve is giving to needy children of America through the Toys for Tots program.

12/25/2025

🎁🎄 Merry Christmas, Charleston! 🎄🎁
Our final numbers are in, and they tell an incredible story of generosity, service, and community spirit.

✨ 69,469 children reached through Toys for Tots, food banks, and local churches

✨ 6,608 children served directly through Toys for Tots

✨ 74,847 toys collected

Because of you, thousands of children woke up this morning with toys under the tree, smiles on their faces, and the joy and hope that make Christmas special. Every toy donated, every hour volunteered, and every partnership formed helped make this possible.

Charleston, you showed up in a powerful way. From all of us at Toys for Tots, thank you for an unforgettable campaign and for proving once again what it means to come together as a community. ❤️🎄

12/21/2025

🌞Good morning, Charleston! 🌞
It’s a beautiful day—let’s make it a great one!

🎄 Campaign Snapshot:
• 52,000+ toys collected
• Over 6,000 children reached
• 2,242 families supported

📦 IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
• If you have not picked up your toys yet, please do so as soon as possible

Today: 9am -4 pm
Monday: 9am -6pm

• 👉 Monday will be the FINAL day for pickup
• Please bring your train and a valid ID

Thank you, Charleston, for your continued support and generosity! ❤️

12/18/2025

Good evening, Charleston! 🎄

Here’s a snapshot of our upcoming distribution forecast:

🚂 Saturday: 1,700–1,999 trains will be ready
🚂 Sunday: 2,000–2,217 trains will be ready

🕜 Hours
Saturday: 9am-6pm
Sunday: 9am-4pm

📅 Our final day for distribution will be Monday, December 22nd.

🎁 So far, we have received over 46,400 toys and are on track to serve more than 7,000 children across the Lowcountry.

📣 Important Reminders:
• For anyone who has not yet picked up, please do so before Monday, December 22nd.
• Please don’t forget to bring your train ticket and a valid ID when arriving for pickup.

Thank you, Charleston, for your continued support as we finish this campaign strong! 💪🎁

12/15/2025

Good afternoon, Charleston!

Due to the high number of drop box locations and limited availability of Marines and trucks, we kindly ask that, if you are able, toy donations be dropped off directly at our warehouse.

📍 Warehouse Location:
5101 Ashley Phosphate Rd, Suite 149

⏰ Hours of Operation:
Monday–Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

If dropping off is not an option, please send us a message including who, what, when, where, and the estimated number of toys, so we can dispatch the appropriate vehicle.

Thank you for your continued support, patience, and cooperation as we work together to serve our community this holiday season. 🎄❤️

12/15/2025

Good morning Charleston! 🎄✨

Here’s your weekly campaign snapshot:

🚂 Bagged through Train 1199 if your number falls below this you can still get your toys.

Please be on the lookout for your call/text message if your number is coming up and remember to bring your train number and a valid ID, and we kindly ask everyone to be respectful of our volunteers and staff as they work tirelessly to support our families.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families Registered: 2,217
👧🧒 Children Registered: 4,945
🎁 Total Toys Collected: 36,918
🚀 And counting — more toys are actively being sorted and totaled!

Thank you, Charleston, for the overwhelming support, generosity, and community spirit. Because of you, we are spreading joy and hope to thousands of children across the Lowcountry this holiday season. ❤️🎅🎄

To all our rock stars in the community 🎶We have an exciting event coming up, and we invite you to come out and celebrate...
12/13/2025

To all our rock stars in the community 🎶
We have an exciting event coming up, and we invite you to come out and celebrate as we rock and roll into Christmas together.

🕖 Doors open at 7:00 PM
🕚 Event ends at 11:00 PM

🎁 Don’t forget to bring a toy for Toys for Tots and help us spread holiday cheer to children in our community.

Stay tuned for more details—we can’t wait to see you there! 🎄🎶

12/13/2025

Good afternoon, Charleston! 🎄

We have officially bagged and tagged up to Train #999.
If your train number falls below 999, please come by to pick up your toys.

📍 Warehouse Location:
5101 Ashley Phosphate Rd, Suite 149

⏰ Warehouse Hours:
• Monday–Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Sunday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

If your number is coming up, please keep an eye out for a phone call or text message with pickup details.

As always, we kindly ask everyone to be patient and respectful to our volunteers—they are working tirelessly to support our community during this campaign. ❤️

Thank you for your continued support and understanding!

12/12/2025

🎄 Attention Drop Box Locations! 🎄

If you are a Toys for Tots drop box location, we kindly ask that if you’re able, please bring your donated toys to our warehouse at:

📍 5101 Ashley Phosphate Rd, Suite 149
North Charleston, SC

🕜hours
Monday - Saturday 9 am-6pm
Sunday 9am-4pm

If you need us to pick up your box, please send us a text with the following information:
➡️ Who we are picking up from
➡️ What location/business
➡️ When the best pickup time is
➡️ Where you are located
➡️ How many toys you expect to be picked up

This helps us stay organized and ensure every toy gets to a child in need. 🎁❤️

Our last day to accept toys will be December 22nd.
If you are able to bring them to us before then we would greatly appreciate it.

Thank you so much for your patience, partnership, and incredible support throughout this campaign. We truly couldn’t do this without our amazing community. 🙏✨

12/12/2025

🎄 Good afternoon Charleston! 🎄

⭐ Campaign Update! ⭐

We’ve officially bagged up to number 899!
If your number is 899 or below, please come pick up your toys and be respectful to the volunteers.

When you arrive, please bring your train with your number on it 🚂 and a valid ID 🪪 to ensure a smooth and quick pickup.

Hours:
M- Saturday 9am-6pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

🎁 Total Toys Collected: 26,000 — and still counting! 🙌❤️
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families Registered: 2,217
🧸 Children Registered: 4,945

If you would like to volunteer or help, please send us a message or stop by and ask where help is needed. 🤝🎅

Thank you for your patience, generosity, and continued support, Charleston! ✨🎄

12/09/2025

🌙 Good evening, Charleston!

Here’s another Campaign Snapshot to kick off the week! 🎁✨

We had an incredible weekend thanks to our friends at Arts Bar & Grill, The Bass Tournament, and The Sand Dollar, Player Place,
And more — and we’ve got so much more coming up! 🙌

📦 Current Numbers:
🎁 Toys Collected: 17,579
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families Registered: 2,217
🧒 Children Registered: 4,948

Our team has been hard at work — bagging is in full swing, and phone calls/text messages have been going out non-stop. We currently have number 650 bagged and ready for pickup. If your number is approaching, please keep an eye on your phone! 📲✨
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⚠️ PLEASE READ
We kindly ask everyone to remember that we are all human, and our warehouse is staffed by dedicated volunteers. ❤️
Please treat them with respect. If you experience any issues, send us a message or email, and I will respond as soon as possible. 🙏

Thank you, Charleston, for your patience, kindness, and continued support. Let’s keep spreading Christmas magic across the Lowcountry! 🎄✨

12/06/2025

Good evening Charleston! 🎄

As we end the week, here’s your Campaign Snapshot:
🎁 Toys collected: 15,073
👧👦 Children registered: 4,948
🏠 Families registered: 2,217

🛍️ We’ve started bagging and are currently working up to Train 550.

📺 With multiple events coming up, stay tuned to Channel 2 News for updates on the campaign as we travel around the Lowcountry for the 20 Days of Giving! 🎅✨

12/05/2025

Here is a look at the generous team at Trident Cancer Center and their awesome donation to ! It was an honor to meet everyone this morning! Thanks for what you do!

Address

5101 Ashley Phosphate Road
North Charleston, SC
29418

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm

Telephone

+18438094527

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