Tex Reynolds' Toys for Tots

11/27/2025

Driving through or shopping in West Racine for the holidays? Consider bringing a new unwrapped toy or gently used toy to one of the businesses shown below. These ten (10) locations are collecting toys for our organization. Drop your items in the decorated collection box. Donations will be collected through Saturday, December 20.

Businesses with a collection box are as follows:

Arnett & Son Books - 3314 Washington Avenue
Avenue Pet Shop - 3222 Washington Avenue
Bendtsen's Bakery - 3200 Washington Avenue
Championship Martial Arts - 3217 Washington Avenue
DeRango's - 3114 Washington Avenue
Dunk's Public House - 3207 Washington Avenue
Infusino's Pizzeria West - 3391 Washington Avenue
Jewel Time - 3216 Washington Avenue
Nissi's Cake Room - 3214 Washington Avenue
Mandala Yoga - 3205 Washington Avenue

Please contact Tex Reynolds' Toys for Tots at 262-633-1379 or email to [email protected] with any questions.

Thank you for your support!

10/07/2025

Here is the registration information for our 2025 Christmas Gift-Giving Program:

TEX REYNOLDS' TOYS FOR TOTS
A Community Program Since 1929
In Partnership with Racine County Corporate Volunteers

HELPING FAMILIES IN NEED BY PROVIDING GIFTS FOR CHRISTMAS 2025

TO PARTICIPATE AND REGISTER:
Apply in person at the City Hall Annex Building located at 800 Center Street (downstairs) between 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays beginning October 7th through December 9th (final day for registration). Registration is also available on Saturday, October 11th; Saturday, November 8th; Monday, December 1st; Saturday, December 6th and Monday, December 8th.

Please provide the following items when registering:
1. Proof that you are a resident of Racine County and parent or guardian of the child/children
2. Driver’s License or Photo ID of parent or guardian
3. ONE of the following items per child:
a. Birth Certificate
b. Social Security Card
c. Medical or Immunization Card

Registration for clothing items from Racine County Corporate Volunteers will also be available beginning October 7th on a first-come, first-served basis until their limit is reached.

NOTES
 Gifts are provided to children from birth through age 10.
 Registration is closed November 24 - 28 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
 Last distribution (pick-up) day is Saturday, December 13th.
 Recipients can apply only once per year.
 Availability of gifts dependent upon registration numbers.
 Our program is not affiliated with the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation.

Please contact Tex Reynolds’ Toys for Tots for further information:
Phone Number: 262-633-1379
E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: www.texreynoldstoysfortots.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/texreynoldstoysfortots

12/03/2024

Help support Tex Reynolds' Toys for Tots at the upcoming fundraisers:

* Sunday, December 8th from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. at George's Encore - 1201 North Main Street - Racine

* Sunday, December 15th from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Joey's Yardarm - 930 Erie Street - Racine

* Wednesday, December 18th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight at Bucket's Pub 2nd Round - 2031 Lathrop Avenue - Racine

Each bar/restaurant will donate a portion of sales that day to our organization. 🍺🍔🍗🍷🍹

Spread the word to family and friends.

A toy collection box will also be available at each location for donations so bring a new or gently used toy or two with you. 🏀⚽️🎱🛹🧩🛻🧸

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF TEX REYNOLDS' TOYS FOR TOTS!

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11/22/2024

Out shopping or getting bakery, coffee or pizza on Washington Avenue in West Racine? Want to support Tex Reynolds' Toys for Tots at the same time? Stop at any of the businesses listed below with a new or gently used toy and drop it in the decorated donation box in each location. Donations are being collected through December 8.

Annie's Country Pantry
Nissi's Cake Room
Avenue Pet Shoppe
Bendtsen's Bakery
DeRango's Pizza King
Infusino's Pizzeria
Wilson's Coffee & Tea
Mandala Yoga Studio

There is also a toy collection box at Sheepish - 326 Main Street - Downtown Racine.

Support "Small Business Saturday" on November 30, 2024 by shopping at these locations and helping our program at the same time by donating a new or gently used toy and dropping it in a collection box.

Please share with family and friends! Thank you!!!

11/22/2024

REGISTRATION REMINDERS: No registration from November 25 thru November 29 as our offices are closed for the week.
Registration will resume on Monday, December 2 and also be available Tuesday, December 3, Wednesday, December 4, Saturday, December 7, Monday, December 9 and Tuesday, December 10 (LAST DAY). Registration hours are 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.

Please see the posted flyer for additional information or call our office at 262-633-1379.

11/12/2024

Does anyone still watch VHS tapes and/or collect them? If so, Tex Reynolds' Toys for Tots has several bins full of tapes for you! There are children and adult movies, Christmas movies, animated tapes for kids, National Geographic tapes, learning tapes for children, along with others. Some have never been opened.

If interested, stop down to our workshop (City Hall Annex - 800 Center Street - Racine) any time between 8:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays (excluding the week of Thanksgiving) to take a look at what's available.

Feel free to call our office (262-633-1379) for further information. Tapes are free for the taking, although monetary donations are always appreciated🙂. This offer will end on December 7, 2024.

09/20/2024

Here is our program registration ad for 2024. All registration dates are listed in the flyer. Registration hours are 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Applicants must apply in person. All details are in the flyer.

Please note that our website (www.texreynoldstoysfortots.com) is currently under maintenance and is not available at this time.

09/09/2024

Tex Reynolds' Toys for Tots provides Christmas gifts for children in need living in Racine County. Always looking for used, unwanted, broken toys that our volunteers can clean, repair and rejuvenate all year-round!