Island Lake, IL – The Island Lake Police Department has opened its lobby as a drop-off site for the annual Toys for Tots campaign, collecting new, unopened gifts for local children in need this holiday season.
According to the department’s post Monday, donations can be dropped off at police headquarters, located at 3720 Greenleaf Avenue. The drive accepts unused toys for infants, toddlers, school-age children, and pre-teens.
The department added a lighthearted note, promising that records staff “will not make eye contact or make it awkward” for those dropping off gifts. The message encourages residents to “skate on by with a gift,” aligning with the department’s playful holiday poster featuring Santa on a skateboard.
Toys for Tots, coordinated nationally by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, distributes millions of gifts annually to families facing financial hardship. The Island Lake collection aims to help many area children experience a brighter holiday season despite economic challenges.
Community members who have already donated were thanked for their generosity, and those planning to contribute are encouraged to do so soon as the collection continues through the holidays.
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