This is our annual (8+ year) round-up of Toys for Tots programs in Western Pennsylvania for 2020. I’ve done my best to sort through the available information and provide you what you may need to know. PLEASE click through to the applicable link to doublecheck the details. I will update as information becomes available.
Some of the Toys for Tots pages are harsh and regimented. Others are heavy on Christian themes. Some are pretty respectful and dignified. I wish I could make it more respectful and dignified for everyone. Also, I cannot confirm that these projects are LGBTQ friendly/affirming. Some are affiliated with the Salvation Army or other faith-based organizations. So proceed with that in mind.
One thing I noticed is that most of the projects have cut back hours, enrollment times, toys that will be distributed, etc. A few other things to bear in mind
- COVID-19 social distancing rules will apply so everyone in your group will need to wear masks and possibly be asked to have your temperature taken. This will impact everything from waiting in lines to pickup times.
- Click through to your county link and triple check the information.
- If you can find a Facebook page, I suggest liking it and checking regularly if there are COVID-19 updates.
Please share this information with anyone who may need it and share it soon – some counties have cutoff dates in late October. Share in groups, share on pages, share via private email. People need accurate information.
Please note that the Play It Forward project is another option. We’ll do a separate post on their organization. Their distribution is To Be Announced. at the David Lawrence Convention Center. This project CAN be confirmed as LGBTQ welcoming and affirming. If you have items to donate, I very much suggest you consider Play It Forward. Here is there donation page.
When you visit the Toys for Tots websites, you can search by County. Be sure to click on the Request a Toy OR About Toys For Tots > Local and National News links if you don’t see information on the homepage. Poke around to find a phone number or email address.
If you cut and paste from this list, please include the link to the original post, thank you.
Allegheny (Northeastern Allegheny, Northwestern Westmoreland and Armstrong Counties)
UPDATED!
- Note, it does not seem that the national site is up to date on this particular distribution.
- Online application at https://tarentum-pa.toysfortots.org
- In person sign-ups at 838 Pittsburgh St, Springdale, PA
- Oct 27 8-2
- Nov 14 10-3
- Nov 20 4-8
- Paperwork, eligibility and distribution information at this link.
- Applications accepted from individuals October 1- November 23, 2020.
- Contact person; Fred Neilen 724-462-6998
- Facebook will be updated most often
Allegheny (Southern)
- Enrollment: There is no enrollment. Simply be at the distribution with the required paperwork. Open House distribution for Toys for Tots is TBA. Location will be announced on December 11. ** Note Change – two distribution dates
- Paperwork, eligibility and distribution information at this link.
- Follow on Facebook for updates
- Enrollment by email only because of COVD-19. DEADLINE November 1, 2020
- Please e-mail the following
Complected application ( this can be found here ) your photo ID of some type verification the children are yours….their birth certificates, welfare papers… any type of offical papers stating your name with your child name & their birth dates current address section of a bill verifying your name & current address. Please make sure you include a current phone & an e-mail. - Paperwork, eligibility and distribution information at this link.
- Send all information to BC-NAC@toysfortots.org and 724 318 2354
- See Allegheny Northeastern.
- See Allegheny Northwestern
- Facebook page
- Enrollment information posted on Facebook page.
- Tuesday, October 20 – Sign ups at Everett Free Library – 2 PM – 7 PM – 137 E Main St, Everett, PA 15537
Thursday, October 22 – Sign ups at The Eatery – 2 PM – 7 PM -113 W Pitt St, Bedford, PA 15522
Saturday, October 24 – Sign ups at Saxton Martin General Store – 10 AM – 3 PM -533 Main Street, Saxton, PA 16678
Tuesday, October 27 – Sign ups at The Hornet’s Nest – 4 PM – 8 PM -133 Washington St, Hyndman, PA 15545
Thursday, October 29 – Sign ups at Loysburg Subway Restaurant – 5 PM – 9 PM- 2108 Woodbury Pike, Loysburg, PA 16659
Saturday, October 31 – Sign ups at Schellsburg Subway – 11AM – 3 PM- 3966 Lincoln Hwy Suite 102, Schellsburg, PA 15559
Thursday, November 5 – Sign ups at The Eatery – 2 PM – 7 PM-113 W Pitt St, Bedford, PA 15522
Saturday, November 7 – Sign ups at Saxton Martin General Store – 10 AM – 3 PM- 533 Main Street, Saxton, PA 16678
Tuesday, November 10 –LAST Sign up at Everett Free Library – 2 PM – 7 PM- 137 E Main St, Everett, PA 15537
Rear of 220 South Thomas Street, Bedford, PA 15522 - Paperwork, eligibility and distribution information at this link.
- Follow on Facebook for updates
- Enrollment information: Online registration through November 15 here: . Email : ebensburgt4t@usmc.mil Phone: (814) 250-0977
- Paperwork, eligibility and distribution information at this link.
- Follow on Facebook for updates
- Enrollment: Registration for 2020 will be on-line October 1-November 30
- Go here to complete the form and click submit. PRINT your copy or screenshot it to take with you for the distribution. This will respond with the time and day for you to come pick up.
- Distribution – There will only be only 1 PERSON to come to pick up toys. Come 5 min before your time no sooner then that. NO CHILDREN allowed to be present either. You must have a mask and gloves. If we allow parents to pick toys there will be no touching or handling the toys. You will have 10 minutes to select and be done.
- Paperwork, eligibility and distribution information at this link.
- Location TBA
- See Blair County information
- Johnstown: Location: Salvation Army located at 576 Vine St., Johnstown, PA 15901
Date: October 14 and 15, 2020
Time: 10 AM – 5 PM - Paperwork, eligibility and distribution information at this link.
- Not covered by Toys for Tots.
- See Butler County.
- Enrollment: toy requests start October 15th, 2020 and run until December 1st, 2020.
- Please fill online request form or call (814)761-0393 or (814)577-8778.
- Paperwork, eligibility and distribution information at this link.
- 2020 TOY REGISTRATION
OCTOBER 19, 20 AND 21 and NOVEMBER 16, 17 and 18
1305 SOUTH MAIN ST. MEADVILLE, PA
(LOCATED IN THE BACK LOT OF THE VANTAGE BUILDING)TITUSVILLE REGISTRATION
NOVEMBER 14TH
9am-12pm
Moose Family CenterMASKS MUST BE WORN
- Paperwork, eligibility and distribution information at this link.
- Not covered by Toys for Tots.
- Applications accepted 2020 will start on Oct 1st 2020 and end Nov 30th 2020.
- Paperwork, eligibility and distribution information at this link.
- More information on their Facebook page.
- These dates are tentative as per Governor Wolf’s or the Courts Orders due to Covid 19 Face MASK/SHIELD are required.Temperatures will be Taken.
- Date: Monday and Tuesday, 9th & 10th November 2020
Time: 10 AM to 5:00 PM Both days
Location: Uniontown Mall, Uniontown, PA - Paperwork, eligibility and distribution information at this link.
- Enrollment: Please call Buzz Walters at 724-499-5332
- Paperwork, eligibility and distribution information at this link.
- Not covered by Toys for Tots.
- Enrollment: See Blair County.
- Paperwork, eligibility and distribution information at this link.
- Enrollment: You may complete the application online
- Please send an email to EbensburgT4T@usmc.mil or call (814) 250-0977
- Paperwork, eligibility and distribution information at this link.
- Contact: The Lawrence County Toys for Tots are distributed through the City Rescue Mission Family Care Ministries, and The Salvation Army. Application to receive toys can be made by contacting one of the following.
Linda Krumpe Phone: 724-652-4321 ext. 119 or Salvation Army Phone: 724-652-7921 - Paperwork, eligibility and distribution information at this link.
- Not covered by Toys for Tots.
- Enrollment:
- Monday, November 2, 2020 at the Shenango Valley Mall Community RoomTuesday, November 3, 2020 at Mercer VFW 432 South Erie Street, Mercer, PA
Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Greenville American Legion, 278 Main Street, Greenville, PA
Friday, November 6, 2020 at Shenango Valley Mall Community RoomSign up times at all locations are as follows:
9am-11am
1pm-3pm
5pm-8pm - Paperwork, eligibility and distribution information at this link.
- Enrollment: Local Coordinating Officer: Lisa Winger
- Email: oil.city.pa@toysfortots.org
- Phone: 814-677-4402
- Paperwork, eligibility and distribution information at this link.
- Enrollment: October 14, 15, 16 and November 27 & 28, 2020 at the Marine Corps League Home (2355 Jackson Avenue Warren), from 1:00-5:00
- Paperwork, eligibility and distribution information at this link.
- Enrollment: Registration for toys, for Washington County residents ONLY, will be held every Saturday in November, 2018 from 10am to 4pmCome to the Washington Crown Center Mall at 1500 West Chestnut St.
Washington, Pa 15301We will be in the hallway right outside the entrance to Rural King. - Local Coordinating Officer: Michael PallescoEmail: toysfortots_1@msn.com
Phone: 724-225-2087
- Enrollment: MR. Wally Fronzaglio Email: donora.pa@toysfortots.org Phone: 724-379-8888
- Paperwork, eligibility and distribution information at this link.
- Facebook page
- Enrollment: See Allegheny
- Paperwork, eligibility and distribution information at this link.
- Facebook page
- Enrollment: Doug Hurst westmorelandt4t@gmail.com 724-834-4542
- More details to be posted by end of October at this link
- Paperwork, eligibility and distribution information at this link.
- Facebook page
If you have information on other programs, please email me or leave a comment. I’ll update this post throughout the holidays.
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