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Marines and Fire Fighters from Security and Emergency Services are busy collecting toys for the annual Toys for Tots program, aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California.
This year, the Marines are also partnering with another well-established charitable organization, which helps the less fortunate all year long.
“This distribution is a partnership with the Salvation Army in Victorville, which also supports the Barstow area,” explained Gunnery Sgt. Joel Berberena, Supply chief and Toys for Tots coordinator. “The Salvation Army will be distributing meals and toys alongside the Marines.”
The applications to get on the list of toy recipients were in-processed by the Salvation Army directly throughout November.
“For those who have applied and have been approved by the Salvation Army, the families will come to their respective toy distribution sites, either in Victorville or in Barstow,” Berberena explained.
“Each family is assigned a ticket and number which is attached to their application listing how many people are in their household. The children not only receive two toys and two stocking stuffers, but their families receive a holiday meal box as well.”
Families with approved applications can pick up toys at the following locations:
• 12421 Hesperia Road in Victorville on Dec.
17-18, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• 100 West Fredericks Street in Barstow on
Dec. 19, 9 a.m. to 1p.m.
“In addition there is a joint event with the Marine Corps Police Department and other Emergency Services organizations at the Arrowhead Regional Medical Center for those who went through a special screening,” Berberena said.
Donations in the form of new unwrapped toys, board games, or bicycles are always accepted. If anyone wishes to donate there are several options on how to do so.
• Go to this website to make a monetary donation:
https://marinetoysfortots.salsalabs.org/ localdonationform/index.html?fun_local_campaign_designation=CA-Barstow
• To find a list of drop-off locations, go to this link:
https://barstow-ca.toysfortots.org/localcoordinator-sites/lco-sites/donate-toys.aspx
• Individual departments on MCLB Barstow can also gather toys by requesting a toy drop box be delivered to their office. Contact the coordinators at toysfortots_barstow@usmc.mil.
“Business and individual relationships we have built in the High Desert, are very important to us here at MCLB Barstow,” Berberena said. “This is one way we can give back to our community and to its less fortunate children.”
There are four primary objectives of the Toys for Tots program:
• To help less fortunate children experience the joy of Christmas.
• To play an active role in the development of one of our nation’s most valuable resources – our children.
• To unite members of local communities in a common cause.
• To contribute to the betterment of communities in the future.
Toys for Tots also helps build camaraderie aboard the base.
“All the Marines on the installation volunteer their time to assist when called upon,” Berberena said. “The reservists from Fleet Support Division, and the recruiting station in Victorville and the substation in Barstow also provide support.”
If you would like more information on how you can help support Toys for Tots this year, go to:https://barstow-ca.toysfortots.org/localcoordinator-sites/lco-sites/Default.aspx or contact the Salvation Army of Victorville at (760) 245-2545.
| Date Taken: | 12.12.2018 |
| Date Posted: | 12.12.2018 18:30 |
| Story ID: | 303296 |
| Location: | MARINE CORPS LOGISTICS BASE BARSTOW, CA, US |
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