Sangamon County Toys for Tots

12/23/2025

This Christmas marks the 78th anniversary of our Toys for Tots Holiday Campaign! 🎁

Back in 1947, in Los Angeles, CA, Major Bill Hendricks and his wife Diane launched the very first toy drive, starting with an assortment of hand-sewn dolls. Their mission? To bring toys—and a whole lot of joy—to children in need at Christmas.

What began as a humble, local effort has since grown into a beloved nationwide tradition, spreading holiday cheer to millions of disadvantaged children every year! 🎄✨

Want to join in on the Christmas tradition that the Hendricks Family started? There’s still time!🎅✨❤️ click the link below to donate to your local campaign: Sangamon County Toys for Tots!

https://secure.toysfortots.org/a/donatelocal

12/19/2025

UPDATE: Toy Donation collection sites:

If you have toys and/or empty boxes that need dropped off, the drop off location is;
Leland Grove Police Department Monday through Friday 9 to 4.

Toys can be dropped off there all year round as they have agreed to be a year-round toy drop site for us.

Please pass this information on to anyone at your location as many people are asking, this information was included in the original correspondence, but not passed on to all managers and shifts at some locations.

We thank you again for your support this year. We couldn’t make this mission without your donations and collection points!!

Semper Fi!!!

12/13/2025

If you missed your appointment time, please come in whenever you feel it’s safe before 6:30pm. This is not a public event, you must have a scheduled time with Toys for Tots. Semper Fi!!

12/12/2025

WICS ABC Newschannel 20 FOX 55/27 Illinois WAND News

12/07/2025

What an amazing few days for Sangamon County Toys for Tots. We participated in the Joy of Sharing event on Friday where we collected approx. 1,600 toys and many amazing donations. Thank you Farm and Home Wabash and WICS News Channel 20 for hosting this event.

Today, we had a great group of volunteers who sorted and counted a few thousand toys and got the warehouse looking good for next weekend. We would like to also thank Cafe Moxo for the amazing lunches they provided! We truly appreciate it.

Lastly, we teamed up with Mission BBQ and enjoyed a fun night tonight at the Holiday Lights Parade presented by the Springfield Jaycees where we collected toys along the route and met some adorable kiddos.

Thank you to our dedicated volunteers and the amazing community members who have donated so many wonderful toys this season. We appreciate your support and generosity!! ❤️

Semper Fi, from YOUR Sangamon County Marine Corps Toys for Tots TEAM! WICS ABC Newschannel 20 Farm and Home Supply - Springfield West Springfield Jaycees Bill Lee

12/05/2025

Joy of Sharing 2025 is happening now at Farm and Home on Wabash. It’s an all day event so make sure to stop by and say “hi” to our Toys for Tots Coordinator, Bill Lee. They will be out collecting food, toys, and donations all day. Semper Fi!

12/04/2025

Thank you so much for the support, McAlister’s Deli!! ❤️

Springfield, let’s show up strong. ❤️ Drop off a new toy for Toys for Tots and we’ll treat you to a free tea. One donation can make a big difference this holiday season! 🎄

11/30/2025

Sangamon County Toys for Tots will once again host our annual Toy Distribution Event on Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 7:45 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. at White Oaks Mall in Springfield. This is a one day event designed to provide a dignified experience for individuals in need of Christmas support where they...

11/30/2025

🇺🇸 We’re looking for a few good volunteers 🫡
We are getting closer to our annual Toy Distribution Event (December 13th)!!! Please consider signing up for a two hour shift (or the entire day!) to help us assist the Families that have signed up this year.

To volunteer, click on the link below and choose one of three positions or a shift or two for each position to get the full experience of the magical day.

We need over 400 volunteers this year to make this event a success!
Thank you and Semper Fi,
YOUR Sangamon County Marine Corps Toys for Tots TEAM

Sangamon County Toys for Tots will once again host our annual Toy Distribution Event on Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 7:45 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. at White Oaks Mall in Springfield. This is a one day event designed to provide a dignified experience for individuals in need of Christmas support where they...

11/28/2025

11/26/2025

We wanted to say a huge thank you to all the folks who have bought items from our Amazon wishlist for the 11-18 year olds. We were blessed with a surprise package that arrived yesterday from Amanda J (see pic in comments). We cannot thank you enough for your donation and support.

If you would like to purchase any remaining items from our Amazon wishlist, please see the link below. You can have items sent to us or to yourself and then drop them in one of our white donation boxes around town.

Black Friday deals are live and there are some great deals for our older kids. The best part is you don’t even have to leave your house.

Thanks again for all of your support. Semper Fi, from YOUR Sangamon County Toys for Tots TEAM!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1W23GDYCJYC53?ref_=wl_sharert

05/29/2025

A big shout out to one of our youngest volunteers and future Toys for Tots Youth Ambassador, Ella York, for coordinating a Toys for Tots Literacy event a few weeks back at Blackhawk school. Ella read a book to two 1st grade classes and each student had the opportunity to pick out a book. Semper Fi!