‘Tis the Season: Massachusetts State Police Gear Up for Another Toys for Tots Campaign

On Nov. 10, the national marked the 236th birthday of the United States Marine Corps, and the Massachusetts State Police thank the men and women of the USMC for their service in the name of freedom. Likewise, the State Police are proud to again support the Marine Corps Toys for Tots program to help local families in need.

 Members of the Massachusetts State Police and United States Marine Corps Reserve urge the public to support Toys for Tots through donations of toys or money. The donations will assist charitable organizations that provide children’s gifts and holiday meals for Massachusetts families in need.

“More than ever, in this, the season of giving, we need your help,” said Colonel Marian J. McGovern, superintendent of the Massachusetts State Police. “Your assistance can make holiday joy possible for a child who otherwise would go without. Every girl and boy deserves a gift this holiday season. Please help us make that difference in their lives.”

This year is the 64th anniversary of the Marine Corps’ leadership of the Toys for Tots Program. In this state, the Massachusetts State Police have partnered with the Marines on the program for the last 27 years.

Donors are asked to give new, unwrapped toys with non-violent themes, designed for either boys or girls, ages newborn to 14. As in years past, toys can be dropped off at any State Police Barracks through Friday, Dec. 16. A formal kickoff will be held Nov. 30. As well, the State Police are planning their second annual “Fill the Cruiser” event, at which troopers will be collecting donations for needy children at five Toys ‘R’ Us locations in the state, for Dec. 3. More information will be forthcoming on those events in coming days.

For more information or who wish to make a monetary donation may visit the program’s website at www.toysfortots.org. Anyone with questions may call the State Police Office of Media Relations at 508-820-2623.