Somerset County Sheriff’s Office to Collect Toys for Tots Donate a Toy by Dec. 7

SOMERVILLE, NJ – The 2024 Toys for Tots is in full swing this year. The annual donation drive provides residents with a wonderful opportunity to let their generosity shine by donating toys for children. The deadline for donating at all Somerset County Park Commission locations is Saturday, Dec. 7.

"The Somerset County Sheriff’s Office is proud to join Toys for Tots and our proud military to fulfill kid’s dreams," said Somerset County Sheriff Darrin J. Russo. "Let’s make this holiday more meaningful by spreading the joy of the season and donating toys for those in need."

Gift Guidelines
Toy donations should be new and unwrapped, safe (non-choking hazard toys for infants and toddlers), and age-appropriate for both boys and girls. The ages of gift recipients range from newborn to 14-years of age. Toy gun replicas and gift cards will NOT be accepted.

Drop-off Locations
In addition to a Toys for Tots drop-off location in Somerville, the Sheriff’s Office has partnered with the Somerset County Park Commission to offer several other convenient drop-off locations listed below.

Somerville Drop-Off Location
A collection box has been placed underneath the T.V. in the lobby of the County Administration Building, located at 20 Grove St., Somerville. Toys can be dropped off between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, until Saturday Dec. 7.

For general information about donating to Toys for Tots, contact Sgt. Joe Bialiy at 908-231-7197, email Bialiy@co.somerset.nj.us, or visit toysfortots.org.

Somerset County Park Commission Drop-Off Locations:

• Colonial Park (Park Ranger Station) at 156 Mettlers Road, Somerset, NJ
• Duke Island Park (Visitor Center) at 191 Old York Road, Bridgewater, NJ
• Environmental Education Center at 190 Lord Stirling Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ
• The Stable at Lord Stirling Park at 256 S. Maple Avenue, Basking Ridge, NJ
• North Branch Park (Headquarters) at 355 Milltown Road, Bridgewater, NJ

Other Donation Opportunities:

• Festival of Trees at the Environmental Education Center: Donate a toy while viewing the various holiday trees
• Free Pony Ride at The Stable at Lord Stirling Park: Donate a toy to receive a free pony ride

For more information about donating to Toys for Tots at the Somerset County Park Commission, call 908-722-1200. For hours of operation, visit somersetcountyparks.org.

Marine Toys for Tots Foundation
The mission of the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation is to assist the U. S. Marine Corps in providing a tangible sign of hope to children in-need at Christmas. This assistance includes providing day-to-day leadership and oversight of the Program, raising funds to provide toys to supplement the collections of local Toys for Tots Campaigns, providing promotional support, and defraying the costs of conducting annual Toys for Tots Campaigns.

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