Video: Toys for Tots Donations off to a Slow Start
The U.S. Marines who run the program say people aren't thinking about Christmas just yet, but the agencies who distribute the toys will need them soon.
The Toys for Tots tent at KARE 11 in Golden Valley opened Dec. 3, and one week later, the U.S. Marines who run the program admit they're concerned. "We're off to a little slow start," said Sgt. Luke Schleif. Christmas may be about two weeks away, but the marines say the non-profit agencies need those toys soon in order to get them back to the children who will receive them this year. "It's always kind of a hail mary effort at the end," Schleif said. "It's pretty hectic. So if people could donate sooner rather than later, that would be great." Great for distribution sites such as LoveWorks Academy in Golden Valley. "We have 75 families, but that's just families," said LoveWorks Academy Director April Harrison. "I can't even tell you how …
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