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Toys for Tots at Toys R Us
Updated: Wednesday, 14 Nov 2012, 1:27 PM EST
Published : Wednesday, 14 Nov 2012, 12:05 PM EST
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) The U.S. Marine Corp's Toys for Tots organization was at the Toy R Us at Glenbrook on Wednesday to buy toys for children in need in the community.
Sunny Helstrom, Toys for Tots Coordinator, said this time of year is always exciting for them and the kids.
"Our goal each year and our mission actually is to provide hope to the less fortunate children in our area and so we're able to do that by the donations of toys or cash," said Helstrom. "Our goal is, that the children wake up Christmas morning with a smile on their face."
Distribution of the toys will start on Dec. 17.
Give to Toys for Tots
The annual drive asks for help to supply toys in time for Christmas to children of families who are struggling. If you wish to help, please bring new, unwrapped toys to designated collection sites until December 14.
Toys for children of all ages are needed. Newborns, toddlers and up through 10 to 14 year old boys and girls. These items will be matched to families in the area with demonstrated need, and delivered in time for Christmas.
Below is a list of designated collection sites. For more information, please visit the local Toys for Tots website .
| Babies R Us | 4140 North Coldwater Road | October 18 to December 4, 2012
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| Toys R Us | 4122 Lima Road | October 18 to December 4, 2012 |
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| Grunden Law Office | 9815 Dawson Creek | November 2 to December 10, 2012 |
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| WANE-TV Studio | 2915 West State Blvd. Business Hours: 8:30a.m. to 5p.m. Monday through Friday | November 1 to December 13, 2012 |
| Kroger | Fort Wayne and Allen County locations | November 1 to December 13, 2012 |
| Scott’s Foods | Fort Wayne and Allen County locations | November 1 to December 13, 2012 |
| Phil’s Hobby Shop | 3938 West Jefferson Blvd. | November 1 to December 13, 2012 |
| WoodForest | Lima and Coldwater Rds. Walmart Appleglen Walmart | November 1 to December 13, 2012 |
| O’Daniel Automotive Group | 5611 Illinois Road | November 1 to December 13, 2012 |
| Lima Road Dentistry | 9019 Lima Road | November 1 to December 13, 2012 |
| Walgreens | Allen County, Bluffton, Decatur, and Kendallville locations | November 1 to December 13, 2012 |
| Marcos Pizza | 15007 State Road 1, Leo | November 1 to December 13, 2012 |
| Big Lots | Parkwest Center, and 6128 Stellhorn Road locations | November 1 to December 13, 2012 |
| Nill Family Chiropractic | 4606 West Jefferson Blvd | November 1 to December 13, 2012 |
| Menards | All Fort Wayne locations | November 1 to December 13, 2012 |
| Noggins Salon Spa | 3121 St. Joe Center Road | November 1 to December 13, 2012 |
| Pomps Tire Service | 2720 Goshen Road | November 1 to December 13, 2012 |
| Spiece Fitness | 5310 Merchandise Drive | November 1 to December 13, 2012 |
| Yo Yo Yogurt On Your Own | 10015 Lima Road 9930 Illinois Road | November 1 to December 13, 2012 |
| The Reserve at Dawson Creek Apartments | 401 Augusta Road | November 1 to December 13, 2012 |
| Indian Creek Veterinary Hospital | 5902 Homestead Road | November 1 to December 13, 2012 |
| City of New Haven, IN | 815 Lincoln Highway East | November 1 to December 13, 2012 |
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| Smith Field Airport | 426 W. Ludwig Road | November 29 to December 13, 2012 |
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