SYCAMORE — Toys for Tots is working to collect more than 3,000 toys for local children this holiday season after providing gifts to nearly 1,700 children last year. Coordinator C.J. Stednitz says the program collected 2,714 toys last year and works with the Salvation Army Angel Tree Program to help families in need. A 24 hour toy drive will begin today at 3 p.m. and continue through Saturday at 3 p.m. in the parking lot of Blain’s Farm and Fleet in Sycamore, with the support of the DeKalb County Marines.
“We were able to collect over 300 toys last year, just shy of $2,000 of donations from that single event,” Stednitz said. “So it was a spectacular turnout from the community.”
New, unwrapped toys and cash donations are welcome, and collection boxes will also be available at locations throughout DeKalb County. Donations and additional information can be found by searching for DeKalb County, Illinois, at toysfortots.org.