Thank you for an Amazing 2022 Toys For Tots Season. We enjoyed all events and community relations with each organization. We look forward to working with everyone this year.
Welcome to the Long Island Toys For Tots 2023 Campaign
We would like to express our sincerest graditude to our volunteers and donators for Toys for Tots in 2022 and in years past. We look forward to our 2023 Toys for Tots Campaign and building upon last year’s successes. Our mission is to collect and distribute NEW and unwrapped toys as Christmas gifts to those children less fortunate for Nassau & Suffolk County. For the last 76 years, the United States Marine Corps has distributed over 542 million toys to more than 250 million children. This success stems from great partners, sponsors and volunteers that help us raise funds and toy donations. Without your help this program would not be as successful!
*All forms for toy drops, and events will be open OCT 1st*
COVID-19 SAFETY
Due to Covid-19 there are a few procedures set in place to protect everyone that comes in contact with each other.
- Mask's must be worn at all times when visiting any of the disclosed locations on and off the website in regards to Toys for Tots and or Marines.
- Due to Covid-19, all events will not be able to be supported by the Marines this year. For the events approved, please ensure the correct safety measures are put in place.
- Marines will always follow the safety guidelines mandated by the State to ensure the safety you and your loved ones. Thank you for your understanding and support.
How can you help?
- Donating Toys
- Boxes will be available for pickup at 605 Stewart Ave, Garden City New York 11530, starting Oct 1st.
- Prior to pick up, please call 516-228-7731 or 631-306-4519 in order to confirm how many boxes you are requesting.
- Due to limited manpower within our organization, the Marines will not be able to drop off boxes for every location. *****Please be advised, YOUR ORGANIZATION will be responsible for dropping off any toys that you collect to our warehouse location (listed below)*****. To properly account for boxes, there will be a logbook entry required.
- Any toys collected for Nassau County must be dropped off at 700 Hicksville Road, Bethpage New York 11714 or 605 Stewart Ave, Garden City NY 11530. Mon - Fri between 9am - 3pm
- Any toys collected for Suffolf County must be dropped off at 2055 Sunrise Highway, Bayshore New York 11706. Mon - Fri between - 11am - 1pm and 5pm - 7pm
- 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
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- Monetary Donations
In order to make a monetary donation to the Long Island Toys For Tots campaign:
1. You can donate on the website by
clicking here, Please make sure your donation is directed to NY-Garden City.
2. All checks need to be made out to “Toys For Tots Long Island” and mailed to:
Attn: GySgt John C. Sardine, TFT Coordinator
TFT Assist Coordinator
605 Stewart Ave
Garden City, NY 11530
3. BE ADVISED, the link and address above or a uniformed Marine Corps service member are the ONLY people authorized to accept donation. All donations are forwarded to our headquarters where you will receive a receipt and Tax ID form acknowledging your donation.
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PLEASE BE ADVISED, REQUEST FOR TOYS WILL BE CLOSED NOVEMBER 16, 2023. PENDING REQUEST WILL BE APPROVED NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 1, 2023. WE WILL SUPPORT AS BEST AS WE CAN. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS.
5. Forward any questions or concerns to Garden.City.NY@toysfortots.org
VOLUNTEER
1. Click on "Main Menu" and scroll down to "Get Involved".
2. You will be able to request to become a "Drop Site" and have boxes at your organization in order to collect toys for the season.
3. All toys must be turned into warehouse no later than December 22, 2023.
4. "Hosting an event" will need to 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
5. Any questions or concerns, please contact us at Garden.City.NY@toysfortots.org or
516-228-2178 or 631-306-4519.
BECOME A LOCAL OR CORPORATE SPONSOR
How To Become A Marine Toys for Tots National Corporate Sponsor
1. Make a Cash Donation of $25,000 or Greater
2. Conduct A Cause-Marketing Project that Raises $25,000 or Greater.
3. Make a Gift In Kind Donation Valued at a minimum of $100,000 worth of toys or books.
4. Donate Services (Media Exposure; Transportation Support; Warehouse Space, etc.) Valued at a minimum of $100,000.
5. Be advised the ONLY people authorized to receive donations on behalf of the Toys for Tots campaign is a uniformed Marine.
6. Donations will be sent to the Toys For Tots Foundation so they can provide you a Tax ID letter.
How To Become A Marine Toys for Tots National Corporate Donor
1. Make a Cash Donation valued between $5,000 to $20,000
2. Conduct a Cause-Marketing Project that Raises between $5,000 and $20,000.
3. Make a Gift In Kind Donation Valued between $50,000 and $99,000 worth of toys or books.
4. Donate Services (Media Exposure; Transportation Support; Warehouse Space, etc.) Valued between $50,000 and $99,000.
5. Be advised the ONLY people authorized to receive donations on behalf of the Toys for Tots campaign is a uniformed Marine.
6. Donations will be sent to the Toys For Tots Foundation so they can provide you a Tax ID letter.
Toys for Tots Events
- In order to distribute the toys to the children of Long Island in a timely manner, the last day the Marines will be able to support community events is December 19, 2023. (See "Main Menu")
- All events must be approved by the Long Island Toys For Tots Coordinators (GySgt John Sardine or GySgt Guadarrama).
- While we would love to attend all events, due to staffing shortages, conflicting events, and operational commitment, we will not be able to attend each event that is requested.
Important Information and Dates
Individual Families
- Should register with a local non-profit agency/organization that is located in their area. We do not give toys to individual families. Please contact your local church, hospital, or school in order to register for toys. PLEASE BE ADVISED, ALL REQUEST FOR TOYS WILL BE CLOSED NOVEMBER 16, 2023. PENDING REQUEST WILL BE APPROVED NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 1, 2023. WE WILL SUPPORT AS BEST AS WE CAN. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS.
Non-Profit Agencies/Organizations
- Everyone who has successfully submitted a toy request form will receive a control number. Please bring a valid non-profit ID number, control number and proof of identification. Please be advised that everyone may not get the amount of toys they requested. The need is great and we are doing our best to accommodate everyone! The hours of operation is December 21-23rd 9-4. November 15th is the last day for non-profit agencies to register. PLEASE BE ADVISED, ALL REQUEST FOR TOYS WILL BE CLOSED NOVEMBER 16, 2023. PENDING REQUEST WILL BE APPROVED NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 1, 2023. WE WILL SUPPORT AS BEST AS WE CAN. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS.
Toy Drop Locations
- NASSAU Due to the overwhelming support of the community and staff shortage, we will not be able to deliver boxes to all drop locations. We would grealty appreciate if you can pick up boxes from 605 Stewart ave, Garden City NY 11530.. Hours: M-T-W-T-F : 8:00am - 4:00pm.
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- SUFFOLK All suffolk county police stations, as well as the Bayshore Marine Corps League Detachment #247, 2055 Sunrise Hwy, Bay Shore, NY 11706
- Thank you for your continued support.
November 18, 2023 - 11am - 2pm Toy Drive. Please join Levittown Millers Ale House and Deer Park for their annual event for local families. This year The Fire Rider's Mc of New York City ,Empire Muscle Car Club, Darren Krantz Jr Race Car Champion will be leading the way for this great event !! There will be a Nassau County Police Escort as well. Sponsored by U.S.M.C Marines Garden City and Major Kilbride!
DECEMBER 3, 2023 - Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum Toy Drive from 9am - 12pm. (Organizations can drop all toys collected to this event and take pictures with Marines)
POINT OF CONTACT
Gunnery Sergeant John Sardine - Garden.City.NY@toysfortots.org
Sergeant Hector Ibarra-
516-228-7731
GySgt Gerado Caballero - 631-306-4519 or Gerardo.Caballero@usmc.mil
ALL REQUEST FOR INFORMATION REGARDING NASSAU AND SUFFOLK COUNTY SHOULD BE SENT TO GARDEN.CITY.NY@TOYSFORTOTS.ORG
Thank you for your understanding and support!
Sincerely, Gunnery Sergeant John C. Sardine