Marine Corps League Ssgt. Eric Summers Detachment 1473 and Poplar Bluff Realty, Inc. are coordinating this year’s Toys for Tots campaign. This is their second year partnering to provide Christmas gifts for children in need.
The drive runs from the beginning of Oct. 1 to Dec. 25 and accepts monetary and toy donations. Donations can be called in for pickup by reaching out to Ted Doughterty, Detachment 1473’s judge advocate, at 573-772-0392. Pickup service ends Dec. 10.
Unwrapped toys can also be left in Toys for Tots boxes at participating local businesses.
Last Christmas, 249 local children received gifts through Toys for Tots.
I’m hoping in Butler County we can beat that,” said Dougherty. “It’s all about the kids.”
This article was updated at 9:30 a.m. Oct. 9 with the correct rank for Ssgt. Eric Summers and organiztion title for Dougherty.