Yakima Kids Hope for a Bright Christmas Thanks to Toys for Tots

It's time to help kids this Christmas season. Thousands of kids in the Yakima Valley are hoping for a bright and happy Christmas thanks to the U.S. Marines Toys for Tots program.

WORKING WITH YOU AND THE SALVATION ARMY

Every year the Marines partner with the Yakima Salvation Army to collect the distribute the toys for kids up to 18-years-old. You are invited to Steve Hahn Auto Group at 1730 South 1st Street for his annual Toys for Tots event on Friday.
KIT's Good Morning Yakima show will be live from 6:00 am to 9:00 am collecting toys and cash donations.

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MAKE A VISIT OR CALL FOR A PICKUP

You can drop off toys and donations at the dealership or just call 248-4700 and they'll come to you to pick up your toy or donation.
You can also place a toy in a collection box. The Toys for Tots collection boxes are located throughout the community.

YOU CAN ALSO DROP OFF AT THE SALVATION ARMY

You also have the option of dropping off a toy or cash at the Salvation Army office at 310 North 16th Avenue in Yakima.

DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE OLDER KIDS

If you do go shopping Toys for Tots officials say don't forget about older kids and teens who hope for gift cards, electronics or other gifts that fit that age bracket. Think about coffee cards or sports equipment like basketballs and footballs.
the toys will be distributed to families this month.