From The Tribune staff reports
TRUSSVILLE — The Toys for Tots campaign in Trussville is in need of donations after seeing a decline in participation this year.
Unwrapped toys and monetary donations are being accepted until Friday, Dec. 11. Toys can be dropped off in donation boxes placed in the lobby of Sheepdog Firearms at 5900 Deerfoot Parkway.
Financial contributions can be made online at https://marinetoysfortots.salsalabs.org/2020marinetoysfortotscrowdfunding/p/sheepdogfirearmstft/index.html.
Only $100 of the $1500 goal has been reached for the campaign.
The program helps less fortunate children in the community receive gifts for Christmas.
Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, an IRS recognized 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity is the fundraising, funding and support organization for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. The Foundation was created at the behest of the U.S. Marine Corps and provides support in accordance with a Memorandum of Understanding with the Commander, Marine Forces Reserve, who directs the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. The Foundation has supported Toys for Tots since 1991.