REGISTRATION OPENS OCTOBER 1st 2026
(Registration is only through the website)
****IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER****
Future Events, Dates & Locations:
* Indiana State University Homecoming Parade: 10 Oct 2026 @ 10am (Terre Haute, IN) Along Wabash Ave
* Coverbridge Festival: 9 Oct -18 Oct 2026
*Stay Posted for more Wabash Valley Toys For Tots Events!
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Registration Dates/Locations:
**Online Application will be processed by December 3, 2026. Please be patient in receiving a response as all application will be screened first for approval then with a date of pick up.
Online applications will be available to submit on Oct 1st. The last day to submit
You will recieve an email upon Registering / another email upon us approving application / then one final email with dates and time - Total of 3 emails (last email expect to come at end of each month )
-ALL COUNTYS, Children verification will occur at distrubution (Birth certificate, ID, Social)
-when you register online, please ensure you have your ID with same address that you have registered online on the day of distribution. If applying through the Salvation Army please bring flyer or picture of flyer and they will registar you online.
Distribution Dates/Locations:
Vigo County: December 14th-17th at Haute City Center (3401 S US Highway 41, Terre Haute, IN 47803) from 7am-7pm EST.
Clay County: December 19th at Family Worship Center (8157 N County Rd 425 W, Brazil, IN 47834) from 9am-5pm EST.
Parke/Vermillion County: December 20th at North Central Parke School (406 Elm St, Rockvile IN, 47872) from 12pm-4pm EST.
Sulivan County: December 23rd at 4H Club (3161 E County Rd 75 N, Sullivan IN, 47882) from 5pm - 7pm EST
We will be collecting toys and donations from October 1, 2026 through December 8th, 2026, for the 2026 campaign.
Need Assistance
Are you a family or non profit organization in need of assistance bringing a bright christmas via a toy? Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program collects new unwrapped toys and gives these donations to families and programs that have gone through the application process. If you would like to receive assistance for your family or program, please click the link above “Request aToy” for more information
Donate a toy
If you have a new & unwrapped toy that you would like to donate, simply find the nearest and most convenient drop-off location. Drop off a toy in the collection box and our volunteers will collect it. You can find a list of drop offs above by clicking on the "Request a Toy" tab and "Toy Distributions Dates" at the top of the page.
Send us your donation
If you cannot get out to a drop-off location, you can still help by donating to the Wabash Valley Toys for Tots program! We have made it easier than ever before!
You can mail a check or money order made out to “Marine Toys for Tots Foundation”, to Marine Corps Reserve Tots for Tots 200 S Fruitridge Ave, Terre Haute, IN 47803. Again, please make sure the check is made out to "Marine Toys for Tots Foundation".
You can also simply click on the "Donate" link at the top of the page. It will take you through the necessary steps (click the "donate now>" link) and best of all; the donation will stay right here in the Wabash Valley!
Volunteer your time
Perhaps you are unable to provide a toy or donation, but you still want to help. No problem! We would love to have you volunteer your time! As you can see, we have many locations and events and each one need volunteers to collect donations and set up our distribution center. Contact me directly; Corporal Hodges, Mario L. at (317) 643-2499 or terre.haute.in@toysfortots.org and we'll talk about how you can help us this year!
Become a Drop-Off site
Are you a business or organization that would like to become a drop-off location, click on the "Become a Toy Drop Site” link located under the Give & Receive section. Follow the prompts, fill in the form, and click Submit.
Host a Toys for Tots Event
Would you like to hold an event for toys for Tots? Email us at Terre.haute.in@toysfortots.org or call directly at (317) 643-2499 . We will get you collection boxes, posters, and add your business to our site!
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Thank you for all of the support this year during the campaign! Remember Toys for Tots starts October 1, 2026. This year Toys for Tots Coordinator is Corporal Hodges, Mario L. For all questions, please feel free to email the address listed below and/or call (317) 643-2499
Thank you for taking the time to visit our website and seeking additional information about the Wabash Valley Toys for Tots Program. We collect new and unwrapped toys as well as donations to purchase toys that go to children in the Wabash Valley that would otherwise wake up Christmas morning with emptiness far greater than the space under a tree. How can you help? It is very simple and easy! We have tried to layout your convenient options right here on our website:
We would like to thank you again for visiting our site and your support of the Wabash Valley Toys for Tots program.