Welcome to the Nassau County NY Toys for Tots 2026 Campaign
Thank you for an amazing 2025 Toys for Tots season. We enjoyed every event and the community relationships built with each organization, and we look forward to working with everyone again this year.
We would like to express our sincerest gratitude to our volunteers and donors for Toys for Tots in 2025 and in years past. We look forward to our 2026 Toys for Tots Campaign and to building on last year's successes. Our mission is to collect and distribute new, unwrapped toys as Christmas gifts to the children of Nassau County who need them most.
Since 1947, Marines and tens of thousands of volunteers have distributed 732 million toys, books, and other gifts to 325 million economically disadvantaged children. In 2025 alone, our Marines and volunteers distributed over 24 million toys to nearly 11 million children. This success stems from the great partners, sponsors, and volunteers who help us raise funds and collect toy donations. Without your help this program would not be as successful.
All forms for toy drops and events open October 1, 2026.
How Can You Help? Donating Toys
Collection boxes are available for pickup starting October 1, 2026 at 686 Stewart Ave, Garden City, NY 11530.
Prior to pick up, please call 347-237-2106 to confirm how many boxes you are requesting.
Due to limited manpower within our organization, the Marines are not able to drop off boxes at every location. Your organization is responsible for delivering the toys you collect to our drop-off location below. To properly account for boxes, a logbook entry is required.
Thank you for all the support. Your assistance and contribution to the community is greatly appreciated. Please send any request for information to Garden.City.NY@toysfortots.org.
Toy Drop Location — Nassau County
All toys collected for Nassau County must be dropped off at:
Empire Nutrition
686 Stewart Ave
Garden City, NY 11530
Monday–Friday, 9:00am–7:00pm
Empire Nutrition is a community partner that collects and holds toys on our behalf. Please be courteous to their staff and customers when dropping off.
Due to the overwhelming support of the community and our staff shortage, we are not able to deliver boxes to every drop location. We would greatly appreciate it if you can pick up your boxes from 686 Stewart Ave during the hours above.
Martino Auto Concepts Toy Drive
Sunday, December 13, 2026 · 9:00am–12:00pm
Martino Auto Concepts presents the 16th annual Toy Drive at Nassau Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale, NY 11553.
Snow, rain, or shine — organizations can drop off all the toys they have collected at this event and take pictures with the Marines.
Important Dates — 2026 Campaign
| Date |
What happens |
| Thursday, October 1, 2026 |
Toy drop and event forms open; collection boxes available |
| Monday, November 16, 2026 |
Last day for non-profit agencies to register; toy requests close |
| Tuesday, December 1, 2026 |
Pending requests approved |
| Sunday, December 13, 2026 |
Martino Auto Concepts Toy Drive, Nassau Coliseum, 9am–12pm |
| Saturday, December 19, 2026 |
Final day to turn in toys; final day Marines support events |
| Mon–Wed, December 21–23, 2026 |
Toy distribution to approved agencies, 9am–4pm |
Monetary Donations
To make a monetary donation to the Nassau County NY Toys for Tots campaign:
- Donate on the website by clicking here. Please make sure your donation is directed to NY – Garden City.
- All checks need to be made out to “Toys For Tots Long Island” and mailed to:
Attn: GySgt John Sardine, TFT Coordinator
MSgt Brian Gomez, TFT Assistant Coordinator
686 Stewart Ave
Garden City, NY 11530
- Be advised: the link and address above, or a uniformed Marine Corps service member, are the only parties authorized to accept donations. All donations are forwarded to our headquarters, where you will receive a receipt and Tax ID form acknowledging your donation.
- Please be advised: requests for toys close November 16, 2026. Pending requests will be approved no later than December 1, 2026. We will support as best we can. Thank you for your support, and happy holidays.
- Forward any questions or concerns to Garden.City.NY@toysfortots.org.
Volunteer
- Click on Main Menu and scroll down to Get Involved.
- You can request to become a Drop Site and have boxes at your organization to collect toys for the season.
- All toys must be turned in to the drop-off location no later than Saturday, December 19, 2026.
- Hosting an event must be approved by the Toys for Tots Coordinator. Once you fill out the form, please send a courtesy email to Garden.City.NY@toysfortots.org.
- For any questions or concerns, contact us at Garden.City.NY@toysfortots.org, 973-378-0998, or 347-237-2106.
Toys for Tots Events
So that we can distribute toys to the children of Long Island in a timely manner, the last day the Marines are able to support community events is Saturday, December 19, 2026. See the Main Menu to submit an event.
All events must be approved by the Long Island Toys for Tots Coordinators: GySgt John Sardine and MSgt Brian Gomez.
While we would love to attend every event, staffing shortages, conflicting events, and operational commitments mean we cannot attend every event requested.
Become a Local or Corporate Sponsor
National recognition is handled through the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. Qualify in any one of the following ways.
| |
National Corporate Sponsor |
National Corporate Donor |
| Cash donation |
$25,000 or greater |
$5,000 to $20,000 |
| Cause-marketing project |
Raises $25,000 or greater |
Raises $5,000 to $20,000 |
| Gift-in-kind (toys or books) |
Minimum $100,000 value |
$50,000 to $99,000 value |
| Donated services |
Minimum $100,000 value |
$50,000 to $99,000 value |
Services include media exposure, transportation support, warehouse space, and similar contributions.
Please be advised: the only people authorized to receive donations on behalf of the Toys for Tots campaign are uniformed Marines. Donations are sent to the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, which will provide your Tax ID letter.
Individual Families
Families should register with a local non-profit agency or organization in their area. We do not give toys directly to individual families. Please contact your local church, hospital, or school to register for toys.
Please be advised: all requests for toys close November 16, 2026. Pending requests will be approved no later than December 1, 2026. We will support as best we can. Thank you for your support, and happy holidays.
Non-Profit Agencies and Organizations
Everyone who successfully submits a toy request form will receive a control number. Please bring your control number, a valid non-profit ID number, and proof of identification when picking up toys.
Please be advised that not everyone may receive the full amount of toys requested. The need is great and we are doing our best to accommodate everyone.
Pickup hours: December 21–23, 2026, 9:00am–4:00pm.
November 16, 2026 is the last day for non-profit agencies to register. Pending requests will be approved no later than December 1, 2026.
Points of Contact
All requests for information regarding Nassau County should be sent to Garden.City.NY@toysfortots.org.
Thank you for your understanding and support.
Sincerely,
Gunnery Sergeant John Sardine