LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Local Toys for Tots program already getting ready for Christmas, donations being accepted

To the Editor:

I know it seems early, but the Charlotte County “Toys for Tots” campaign  has already begun. Please email Toys for Tots if you have any questions at charlotte.county.florida@toysfortots.org.  

The following is the timeline for the program this year:

• Application Open Date: 10/1/2023 (date campaign begins accepting toy applications)

• Application Close Date: 11/15/2023 (date campaign stops accepting toy applications)

• Application Response Start Date: 11/16/2023 (date when campaign will begin reviewing and responding to applications)

• Application Response End Date: 11/23/2023 (date when campaign will complete reviewing and responding to applications)

• Distribution Start Date: 12/1/2023 (First date of toy distribution. Approved applicants will be notified of specific distribution dates and locations, check website for additional distribution details)

• Distribution End Date: 12/15/2023 (date when all toy distributions are expected to be completed).

Go to https://charlotte-county-fl.toysfortots.org/ to find out more. Thank you.

Lisa Bratton

Charlotte County Coordinator

Toys for Tots