Ellis County Toys for Tots Campaign

Making a Difference for Families and Children of Ellis County, Texas in 2025

Toys for Tots Coordinator
Robert Bell

The Local Impact

Ellis County Toys for Tots Campaign during 2024

39,247
Toys Distributed
15,026
Children Supported


Agency Partner Applications NOW OPEN!
 
The Ellis County Toys for Tots Campaign provides toys to approved Agency partners for distribution to approved families.  Nonprofits and other organizations will be approved on a case-by-case basis.  The campaign coordinator has the final say in who will be approved.  This is a great opportunity for an organization to positively impact its community during the Christmas season. 
 
Working with Agency partners allows us to reach more families that either didn't know about us or we wouldn't be able to reach otherwise.  You run your operation, and we help you make it happen.  Once toys are provided to you, you distribute them as you see fit.

The campaign handles all toy collection efforts and distributes toys to YOU to pass out to families.  This is great for pre-existing Christmas-time charities and other organizations alike.  Churches, Shelters, Schools, and food banks are great examples of those that could benefit from being an Agency partner with the Toys for Tots program.  However, many others could be a great fit as well.  

Click HERE for the application to submit!
 


Our campaign will be at the Ellis County Veterans Celebration beginning this year!

 

Bring a Toy, Book, or Stocking Stuffer for the kids. (New/Unwrapped)

This is exciting news! This event will take place on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Waxahachie Civic Center, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Doors will open at 8:00 a.m., and this event is open and free to the public. We will have boxes set up for anyone to be able to donate toys, books, and stocking stuffers for kids in need this Christmas season.

There MAY be a drawing to take place, and more information will be posted if that is the case. 

Learn more at: www.elliscountyveterans.com
  
 
 
Become A Toy Drop Site (Applications Open NOW)

Are you interested in having a toy collection box at your business/location?  Applications for individuals to sign up for a collection box are open now. Some specific locations have their box from last year; however, every location must have an up-to-date approved application in the system to be legitimate and legal with the Marine Toys for Tots program.  This is an excellent way for people to look up a nearby box location on our website and visit your approved location, potentially bringing you more business. 

Click HERE for the application to submit!
 
Host a Toys for Tots Event (Applications Open NOW!)
 
Hundreds of Toys for Tots events occur every year in Ellis County. Anything from a small family or business Christmas party to a big corporate event or Fox4 Media Week Event. The possibilities are endless! 

A few children have birthday parties at the end of the year and ask for toys to be donated instead of birthday presents. Some small businesses do promotions to drive more customers to their business. A good example is 15% off your purchase when you donate a toy. We understand the commitment that takes for your business, but it drives home that anything could be a Toys for Tots event.

Lastly, for every two toys you collect, you help to provide presents under the tree for a single child that may very well have not had anything. Please consider helping us collect as many toys as possible. The more we collect, the more items the children receive, and ultimately, the more children we can support.
 
Click HERE for the application to submit!
      


Thank you, Day & Ross, for your generous donation!
 
Day & Ross has been a consistent sponsor since this campaign
began in 2020, and we greatly appreciate their trust and support in our campaign.
You can visit their website by clicking on their logo. 
 

Thank you, KTX Warehousing & Logistics, for our Warehouse Space this Christmas Season!
 
Beginning last year (2024), our warehouse is back in Waxahachie on Lucas Street,
thanks to KTX Warehousing & Logistics!

This has allowed us to maintain a year-round presence in Waxahachie.
Our campaign kicks off on October 1st, and we will be able to hit the ground
running due to the generous support of KTX.
 

Toy Collection at the 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball!
 
The U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and the U.S. Marine Corps all celebrate their 250th birthdays this year. 

This year, we are excited to announce that we will be present at the Ellis County Marine Corps League Detachment 1452's 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball to collect highly needed toys for children in need.

This is a closed event for ticket holders only. This event is open to the public to purchase tickets (see below) to reserve your seats today. The Marine Corps Birthday Ball will be held on Monday, November 10, 2025, on the actual birthday of the Corps.
 
It will be held at the Waxahachie Civic Center. The ceremony will be held from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m., followed by dinner and dancing.

To purchase tickets, please go to https://ellismcl.org.
 
 
Campaign Hosted by the Marine Corps League

The local Ellis County Marine Corps League Detachment 1452 is hosting this Campaign, and we thank them for their support!

You can visit their website at: https://ellismcl.org