Broome County Toys for Tots: Spreading Holiday Cheer to Children in Need

The Broome County Toys for Tots initiative is set to kick off on Monday, December 2nd, 2024, marking the beginning of a season filled with generosity, community spirit, and the joy of giving.

This annual event, which provides toys and gifts to children in need during the holiday season, will be hosted at 243 Main St. Johnson City, the former Johnson City Village Office. The entrance is located at the back of the building facing the municipal parking lot.

For those who would like to participate, sign-ups for Broome County Toys for Tots will start on Monday, December 2nd, and continue until Saturday, December 14th. The headquarters will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Mondays to Fridays and from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturdays. In addition to the regular hours, extended sign-up hours will be available on Wednesday, December 4th, and December 11th, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

To support the initiative, donations of new, unwrapped toys can be dropped off during operating hours until Tuesday, December 19th. Drop-off barrels are stationed at various locations, including the Binghamton Police Department, Broome County Sheriff’s Office, Endicott Police Department, Johnson City Police Department, and the Vestal Police Department, as well as multiple locations throughout Broome County.

For those interested in signing up their children to receive gifts through Broome County Toys for Tots, specific documentation and criteria must be met, including the following:

• Residency in Broome County, supported by address verification documentation.
• Presentation of birth certificates for all children being registered.
• Submission of family court custody documents if applicable.
• Proof of identification through a photo ID.
• Eligible children must fall within the age range of 1 to 10 years old, excluding infants.

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Individuals who have previously signed up at the Salvation Army or Catholic Charities are asked not to submit duplicate applications at this location.