1. Local Charlotte Toys for Tots website can be found at toysfortotsnc.com. National Toys for Tots website is toysfortots.org
2. How do I sign up my children for Toys for Tots?
You can contact the Genesis Project at (704) 596-0505. They are accepting applications for individual families on behalf of Toys for Tots. They will receive toys from Toys for Tots and then give them to individual families. You can also fill the Family Toy Request in the forms section of the website. It can be scanned and emailed to coordinator@toysfortotsnc.com or faxed to (704) 598-0070 or bring them to 6115 N. Hills Circle, Charlotte NC 28213. All requests will be screened to ensure you are not receiving toys from another organization. Once your toy request is ready for pick up you will be called/emailed and asked to pick it up at 9501 David Taylor Dr, Charlotte NC 28262. There are also many other non profit organizations and churches in your area that you can sign up with that receive toys from T4T. Requests must be received by 1 December, 2007. All requests received after that will only be filled if we have an excess of toys.
3. How does my non profit organization receive toys from T4T?
Please fill out the Toy Request form in the forms section of the website. It can be scanned and emailed to coordinator@toysfortotsnc.com or faxed to (704) 598-0070. Each organization will be screened and contacted about their toy request. The requesting organization will need to provide their own transportation of the toys to their site. Depending on availability/situation T4T may be able to deliver the toys to your site. Requests must be received by 28 November, 2007.
4. How does my business become a drop site for Toys for Tots?
Please fill out the Drop Off Site Request and scan/email to coordinator@toysfortotsnc.com of fax to (704) 598-0070. You will be contacted once the request is received. You must have your business signed up to be a drop site by 21 November, 2007.
5. How do I request to have a Marine present at a Toys for Tot function?
Please fill out the Event Request and scan/email to coordinator@toysfortotsnc.com of fax to (704) 598-0070. You will be contacted once the request is received.
6. How do I make a local donation for Toys for Tots?
NNew unwrapped toys can be donated at any drop off location or public event being held for T4T. Checks can be made out to Toys for Tots and mailed to: 4th Maint Bn, Attn: Toys for Tots, 6115 N. Hills Circle, Charlotte NC 28213. All money received will be used to purchase toys and distributed in Charlotte and surrounding areas.
7. What type of toys can I donate?
New, unwrapped toys are accepted. Please stay away from donating stuffed animals, toys that include weapons (GI Joe figures, etc), and used toys.
8. What is the last day for Toys for Tots?
All toys will be collected by 18 December, 2007. The earlier we can receive the toys the earlier we can sort and distribute them.
