Local Toys for Tots Chapter Already Delivering Christmas Toys for Children

The deadline for families and caregivers to request toys for their children from Toys for Tots is December 20 but local coordinator Mike Prather says they will accept requests and hand out toys through December 23.

Prather said the drive to collect Toys for Tots this Christmas is in full swing and a number of local businesses in Franklin, Hart, and Elbert counties have drop boxes set up.

Last year was one of the biggest collection and distribution years ever for the local chapter of Toys for Tots but they’re hoping to help even more families this year.

So far, this year, Prather said they’ve already handed out over 2,500 bags of new toys to families so their children can have a happy Christmas and he hopes they can help 5,000 children this year.

He advises anyone needing toys can call one of two Toys for Tots numbers at their Royston center and they can also help you fill out an application on the phone.

Prather said because of the number of children that were helped last year, the Toys for Tots Foundation in Virginia sent them large pallets of toys this year in addition to what they’ve been collecting from the general public.

And if you would like to donate a new toy, drop boxes are set up at all Pinnacle Bank locations, all Dollar General stores in the three county area, and at other area businesses.

You can also make a financial donation by going online to the Toys for Tots website at toysfortots.org and clicking on Donate.

Again if you need toys there are two numbers you can call to apply: 706-297-8431 or 706-297-3275 or go online to Toys for Tots Loca Chapter