Arlington Heights, IL – Residents in Arlington Heights have a chance to make the holidays brighter this week as the village’s police department hosts a Toys for Tots collection event Saturday morning.
According to the Arlington Heights Police Department, officers will be collecting brand-new, unwrapped toys for children in need on Saturday, December 13, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Target located at 1700 E. Rand Road in the store’s parking lot. The department says the annual effort helps support local families who may be struggling during the holiday season.
For community members who cannot attend Saturday’s event, police noted that donations are still being accepted at both the department headquarters and Village Hall through Saturday morning. Officials encourage residents to contribute early to ensure timely distribution to families ahead of the holidays.
The Toys for Tots program, led nationally by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, partners with municipalities like Arlington Heights each year to gather toys that will be delivered to children across the region. Local authorities say the community’s response is typically strong and hope to see continued participation this year.
Residents wishing to donate should bring new, unwrapped toys suitable for children of all ages. Police say every contribution helps ensure a more joyful holiday for families in Cook County and the northwest suburban area.
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