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Deadline to Sign Up Children for Josephine County Toys for Tots Program is Thursday

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The deadline to sign up for the Josephine County Toys for Tots program is fast-approaching.

Pre-registration is required and registrations must be received by this Thursday at the Oregon Department of Human Services office on NW Hawthorne Avenue or by e-mail to "josephine.county.OR@toysfortots.org."

Parent Distribution date is Sunday, December 17th, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Monday, December 18th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Pavilion Building at the Josephine County Fairgrounds in Grants Pass.

One adult from each pre-registered family may select toys for their children, who may not attend.

On Giveaway Day, be prepared to show a valid Oregon-issued photo ID and a medical insurance card for each child with birthdate. The toy giveway is for low-income parents and guardians residing in Josephine County or the communities of Rogue River, Wimer and Glendale. Proof of residency is required.

The Josephine County Toys for Tots program is sponsored by the US Marine Corps Reserve and locally by the Rogue Valley Young Marines. In 2022, a total of more than 3,880 toys were distributed to over 1,400 local children.

For more information, please visit "josephine.county.toysfortots.org."
Posted on 12/12/23 6:00AM by Sam Marsh