Kankakee, IL – The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation in Kankakee County is putting out an urgent call for volunteers this week as it enters its busiest stretch of the holiday season. Organizers say help is needed immediately to sort and prepare toys for more than 4,000 local children, with Christmas now less than three weeks away.
According to the foundation, volunteer shifts are available December 7–12, offering multiple daytime opportunities for residents to assist. Even an hour of help, organizers said, makes a significant difference in ensuring no child in Kankakee County goes without a gift this year.
This week’s volunteer schedule includes:
Sunday: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Monday: 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Tuesday: 12:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Thursday: 12 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
Organizers noted that volunteers may come for any portion of a shift and do not need to stay the full duration. The nonprofit emphasized that every hour contributes to meeting the rapidly approaching holiday deadline.
Residents interested in helping can contact the organizer directly at 815-386-0826 or via Facebook Messenger. The foundation also asked participants not to contact them regarding toy pickup, as families will be notified when their items are ready.
With demand climbing and the countdown to Christmas underway, local volunteers remain critical to ensuring thousands of children across Kankakee County receive gifts this season.
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