SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Thousands of local families lined up in Springfield on Saturday to make sure their children don’t go without presents this Christmas. Toys for Tots collected about 21,000 toys that will help 8,000 low-income families. The event goes from 8am to 6pm on Sunday. You can still donate by dropping off toys at … Continue reading »
Community Steps Up for Toys for Tots
EUGENE, Ore. — This weekend, local Marines will hand out thousands of toys to local kids in need. But before they do, they need to collect all those toys. KEZI 9 News has been out all day at the Bi-Mart on 18th and Chambers to help collect donations. The weather outside wasn’t exactly frightful, but … Continue reading »
First Toys for Tots Drive of the Season a Success
EUGENE, Ore. — It was definitely a cold day, but the generosity on display Tuesday would warm any heart. Sometimes the donations for Toys for Tots came in one at a time. But other times, they came by the bagful or armful, usually hauled by a child with a huge smile on his or her … Continue reading »
Parents Line Up for Toys for Tots Tickets
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Toys for Tots started a ticket distribution system a few years ago, so parents wouldn’t have to wait in line overnight to get presents for their kids. But this year, some parents waited in line to get those tickets as early as Thursday night. Freezing cold temperatures didn’t stop hundreds of people … Continue reading »
