What kind of toys does Toys for Tots accept?
Toys for Tots only accepts new-unwrapped toys. From 1947 through 1979, Marines distributed new and used toys at Christmas. Since Christmas 1980, Marines have distributed only new toys. One of the principal reasons was that delivering a “hand-me down” toy sent the wrong message. A second hand toy gives a youngster the impression that he or she is a “second-class” citizen, worthy only of someones cast-off toys. Marines want to enhance self-esteem and deliver a message of hope.
