Corpus Christi, Texas

Bring the Joy of Christmas to Less Fortunate Children

Toys for Tots Coordinator
Sgt Russell Sweet

The Local Impact

Corpus Christi, Texas during 2024

47,095
Toys Distributed
16,899
Children Supported


TOYS FOR TOTS 2025 IS HERE!



PHONE: (361) 613-8149



 
 
IT IS A BLESSING TO BE ABLE TO SERVE ALL OF THE CHILDREN IN NEED WITHIN OUR 3 COUNTIES.

WE GREATLY APPRECIATE ALL OUR DONORS, TOY DROP SITES, SPONSOR EVENTS, LOCAL MEDIA, & ESPECIALLY ALL OF

THE VOLUNTEERS WHO HELPED MAKE 2025 A SUCCESSFUL YEAR!.

THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH! 


Toys for Tots Mission

Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, an IRS recognized 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity is the fund raising, funding and support organization for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. The Foundation was created at the behest of the U. S. Marine Corps and provides support in accordance with a Memorandum of Understanding with the Commander, Marine Forces Reserve, who directs the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program.
The mission of the U.S. 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 needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted.


Donation/Volunteer Opportunities

There are several ways to assist Toys for Tots starting with the collection of toys; you can become a collection site to which we will post your location as a toy drop-off site on our website or have collection boxes at your holiday events. Depending on the type of event you decide to host will depend on how we promote, as well as how and when toys will be received at the warehouse. Donations can be taken via the website or drop an unwrapped gift at one of the collection sites listed. Thank you for assisting our program!


DISTRIBUTION DATES

DECEMBER 18-20 2025

 

Questions or Concerns about SignUps/Events/Requests/Donations:
Coordinator: Sgt Russell Sweet 
Assistant Coordinator: Sgt Vanesa Gutierrez
Mon-Fri: 9am to 4 pm
Sat-Sun: Off
Phone Number: (361) 613-8149

or  email or check FAQ 

 

 

Request A Toy

Sign Up Online Only
Serving: San Patricio, Nueces, & Aransas
Dates: October 1st - December 20th
Individual Families & Non-Profit Organizations
Ages: 0 - 17 years Only  

Become A Toy Drop Site

Sign Up Online Only
Request To Become Drop Site and/or Materials before Asking For Boxes
You Must Coordinate a Pick-Up Time With a Toys for Tots Coordinator
Deadline: December 10th is the Last Day to Collect & Drop Off Toys
 

 

 
 

 

Important Information

Please bring the three required forms.

Toys for Tots organization goal is to reach and support as many children as possible. Please do not "Double Dip." Anyone found "Double Dipping"  or putting multiple request through any of our partners or agencies will be politely turned away.

You Must Provide Your Own Transportation. It is strongly recommended that children don't attend the distribution event due to COVID mitigation and to preserve the Holiday spirit of unwrapping present.

Non-Profits: Must Input all Individual Applications w/ Separate Non-Profit Forms



Required ID and Forms

One proof of identification for each child and parent(s)
Examples for Child Identification:
Birth Certificate
School transcript or report card
Adoption paper work or legal document
One Proof of Residence or domicile in the serving area
 Examples: 
Drivers License
Texas Identification Card
Utility Bill with an address
Proof of Government Assistance:
             Examples:
                         EBT Card
                         Medicaid card
                         Housing Assistance