The Atlanta Toys for Tots campaign began Nov. 12 with a goal of collecting 1 million toys for children across an 18-county area.
Marines and volunteers sorted and bagged donated toys at a warehouse in Stone Mountain as the Christmas-season drive got underway. The campaign distributes toys to thousands of children who might otherwise go without during the holidays.
Toys for Tots had distributed 87,000 toys to local organizations and schools, but organizers said more were needed. They singled out children ages 0 to 2 and those 11 and older as groups in need of more toys.
Puretalk, a veteran-led wireless company based in Covington, brought a van of new toys. Employees helped organize donations, and the company is donating $10,000.
People can donate or volunteer through the Atlanta Toys for Tots website.
Marcus Jones
News Now Georgia
