Kankakee County, IL – As the holiday distribution season ramps up, Marine Toys for Tots Foundation officials in Kankakee County are reminding families that toy availability depends entirely on community donations and that specific item requests cannot be guaranteed.
According to the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation – Kankakee County, the comments and suggestion box used during sign-ups are meant only to provide general guidance on children’s interests, themes, or age-appropriate preferences. Organizers emphasized that they can only distribute toys that are donated and do not have a warehouse or backstock to pull from if certain items are unavailable.
“All toys we provide are 100% donation-based,” the organization stated in a public post. “Every toy comes from the generosity of our community.”
The group also outlined several items that are not distributed, including video games, electronics, motorized toys, clothing, shoes, and bedding. While donated blankets and stuffed animals are sometimes received, officials noted these items are generally not distributed to children over the age of two.
The reminder comes as Toys for Tots volunteers begin one of the busiest phases of the season, working to ensure each registered child receives at least one gift to open on Christmas morning.
“Our goal is to make sure every child has something special,” organizers said, asking for patience and understanding from families as donations vary year to year.
Community members interested in supporting the program can do so by donating new, unwrapped toys or volunteering locally through the Toys for Tots Kankakee County chapter.
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