Yuba-Sutter Marine Reserve Toys for Tots Drive

Yuba-Sutter Toys for Tots Plays Major Role in Bringing Christmas to 2,313 Local Kids for 2020 Campaign! Despite the significant influence of the COVID-19 virus this Christmas season, the Yuba-Sutter Toys for Tots organization was successful in providing 2,313 disadvantaged Yuba-Sutter children with 4,343 gifts, 432 books and 2,356 stocking stuffers! Due to the virus, Yuba-Sutter Toys for Tots was unable to have its own giveaway through its long-standing "toy store" format whe...re about 150 parents can select gifts for their children. Instead, they beefed up their support of other local organizations to make sure their needs were filled for 2,313 children. The major drives that received the bulk of the gifts were SoYouCan, CHiPS for Kids and the Yuba-Sutter Salvation Army. Seven other organizations also received toys. To replace Yuba-Sutter Toys for Tots "toy store" format, they teamed up with Yuba-Sutter Salvation Army to provide a drive thru for 500 local families, providing toys and volunteers on December 22 at the Habitat for Humanity parking lot in Marysville. "Toys for Tots is a pure form of giving, as we had NO overhead this year thanks to the donation of storage space, distribution and sorting space and an incredibly large number of generous businesses and individuals" said Bob Harlan, local coordinator of Yuba-Sutter Toys for Tots. "In fact, we even get $13,000 in gifts from the Toys for Tots Foundation at no charge. That's in addition to the toys purchased with donated monies and the incredible donations from the very caring general public," Harlan said. The organization goes into hibernation until mid-year when planning and fundraising begins for the campaign which runs through almost all of the fourth quarter of 2021. "Christmas time 2021 should be a huge relief with, we hope, the virus in the rear-view mirror," Harlan said.

Due to COVID-19, the Yuba City Firefighters were unable to hold their annual weekend toy drive at Target, but this year they invite you to donate at any fire station this month! Thanks to th3 great men and women of the Yuba City Fire Department!

"2020 Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots" Under Way In Yuba-Sutter! -- The Need Is Great...The Time Is Short! We're looking for your help in providing Christmas presents for more than 2000 youth ages newborn through 12 years in Yuba and Sutter counties this holiday season! We have placed 45+ boxes at locations in both counties (see list below). We're looking for toys, games, sporting goods and books. Here are the main rules. They must be NEW, UNWRAPPED and preferrably at a re...Continue reading

A wonderful way to assist more than 2000 local children! This Saturday(12/5) and the following Saturday (12/12)! This is, of course, a special event that dovetails with the 45 daily pick-up locations throughout the area!

Happy Thanksgiving! We’re very thankful for your support of Yuba-Sutter Toys for Tots this holiday season as we are working to provide Christmas cheer for more than 2000 children ages newborn through 12!