Manhattan/Brooklyn/Queens/the Bronx/Staten Island

The Official NYC Toys for Tots Campaign

Toys for Tots Coordinator
SSgt Trevor Hilgendorf

The Local Impact

Manhattan/Brooklyn/Queens/the Bronx/Staten Island during 2024

552,105
Toys Distributed
320,610
Children Supported


All Applications are currently closed until October 1, 2025.
We are currently reconciling requests to confirm appplications. To check the Status of your Toy Request go here: https://www.toysfortots.org/check-status-of-toy-application/


In matters pertaining to the NYC Toys for Tots Campaign you should be talking directly with an Active Duty Marine. If you are not dealing with an Active Duty Marine, chances are you are not doing business with the official campaign.

The Staten Island Toys for Tots Campaign is now being managed by the Marines of 6th Communication Battalion, all services are still available through the Official NYC Toys for Tots Campaign.


Our campaign is not affiliated nor employs any vehicles that have Toys for Toys logo stickers on them

Please contact 888-848-2596 or email brooklyn.ny@toysfortots.org if you have any questions or concerns.  
 
Campaign Updates As Of 09/05/2025



How can you help?

Donating Toys
  • We will try to drop off boxes to as many places as we can, but due to limited manpower, you may need to pick up the boxes from our location at Floyd Bennet Field.
  • Boxes are available for pickup at 1 Aviation Rd Brooklyn NY 11234 starting October 1st.
Monetary Donations

In order to make a monetary donation directly to the New York City Toys For Tots campaign:
1.  You can donate on the website by clicking here,  Please put in writing that you would like the donation to be specifically directed to NYC Toys for Tots Campaign.

2.  All checks need to be made out to “Toys For Tots” and mailed to:

Attn: SSgt Trevor Hilgendorf, TFT Coordinator
         1 Aviation Rd
         Brooklyn NY 11234

3.  Forward any questions or concerns to brooklyn.ny@toysfortots.org 

Volunteer To Become Toy Drop Site

1.  Click on  "Get Involved".
2.  You will be able to request to become a "Drop Site" and have boxes at your organization in order to collect toys for the season.
3.  All toys must be returned to the NYC Toys for Tots Campaign no later than December 21, 2025.  

Host a Toys for Tots Event

In order to distribute the toys to the children of New York City in a timely manner,  the last day the Marines will be able to support community events is December 23, 2025. Requesting for toy pick up is different from hosting an event and can be completed by requesting to become a 'toy drop site.'


 
                                                                                                                   Important Information and Dates
 
Individual Families
  • Should register with a local non-profit agency/organization that is located in their area. We will be updating with a list of approved non-profit agencies that are accepting individual families.

Non-Profit Agencies/Organizations
  • Everyone who has successfully submitted a toy request form will receive a control number. Please bring a valid non-profit ID number, control number and proof of identification. Please be advised that everyone may not get the amount of toys they requested. The need is great and we are doing our best to accommodate everyone! The hours of operation is Novemeber 15th to December 23rd 8:00 am-4:00pm. December 16th is the last day for non-profit agencies to register.  
Toy Drop Locations
  • Due to the overwhelming support of the community and staff shortage, we will not be able to deliver boxes to all drop locations. We would grealty appreciate if you can pick up boxes from 1 Aviation Rd Brooklyn NY 11234. Hours: M-T-W-T-F : 8:00am - 4:00pm.
 
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