Somerset County Sheriff’s Office to collect Toys for Tots

From Staff Reports
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While holiday shopping this year, residents are encouraged to purchase a toy to donate to the 2022 Toys for Tots collection drive and help a child in need this holiday season.

The toy collection drive is sponsored by Somerset County Sheriff Darrin J. Russo and the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation.

“Every child deserves a Christmas. The holidays can be one of the most trying times for families who feel they cannot give their children what they need,” said Russo in a statement. “During these difficult economic times, let’s help put a smile on the face of every child by donating an unwrapped, new toy.”

Gift guidelines

Toy donations should be new and unwrapped, safe (non-choking hazard toys for infants and toddlers) and age-appropriate for both boys and girls. The ages of gift recipients range from newborn to 14. Toy gun replicas and gift cards will not be accepted.

Drop-off sites

In addition to a Toys for Tots drop-off location in Somerville, the Sheriff’s Office has partnered with the Somerset County Park Commission to offer several other convenient drop-off locations. The deadline for donating at all locations is Dec. 13.

A collection box has been placed inside the vestibule at the entrance to the County Administration Building, located at 20 Grove St., Somerville. Toys can be dropped off between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, until Tuesday, Dec. 13.

  • Colonial Park (Park Ranger Station) at 156 Mettlers Road, Somerset

  • Duke Island Park (Visitor Center) at 191 Old York Road, Bridgewater

  • Environmental Education Center at 190 Lord Stirling Road, Basking Ridge

  • Stables at Lord Stirling Park at 256 S. Maple Ave., Basking Ridge

  • Neshanic Valley Golf Course at 2301 South Branch Road, Neshanic Station

  • North Branch Park (Headquarters) at 355 Milltown Road, Bridgewater

For general information about donating to Toys for Tots, contact Toys for Tots Manager Sgt. Joe Bialiy at 908-231-7197, email Bialiy@co.somerset.nj.us or visit www.toysfortots.org.

For more information about donating to Toys for Tots at the Somerset County Park Commission, call Somerset County Park Commission Administrator of Leisure and Community Services Dina Trunzo at 908-722-1200 ext. 5234. For hours of operation, visit www.somersetcountyparks.org.

This article originally appeared on MyCentralJersey.com: Somerset County Sheriff’s Office to collect Toys for Tots