Toys for Tots is a charity program established by the U.S Marine Corps Reserve that collects new, unwrapped toys during the months of October, November, and December, and distributes them to less fortunate children in the community each year. Countless businesses, schools, and other organizations participate nationwide. We are proud to announce that U-Stor-It will be one of those businesses! This year hundreds of children in the Chicagoland area will be able to experience the joys of Christmas thanks to your help.
However, there are a few requirements to keep in mind when dropping off toys:
- All toys must be unwrapped and clearly seen in order to be evaluated.
- All DVDs, CDs, and Video Games must be sealed and in their original shrink-wrapped packaging.
- No toy weapons (including squirt guns, play swords, etc), gift cards, or food (including candy) will be accepted.
Click here for more information on the Toys of Tots organization.
The following U-Stor-It locations are now accepting toys:
8737 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
Office Hours: M-F: 9:00am-6:00pm; Sat-Sun: 9:30am-5:00pm
Contact Information: 773-779-1090; 88thstreet@ustorit.com
11118 S Rockwell St
Chicago, IL 60655
Office Hours: M-F: 9:00am-6:00pm; Sat-Sun: 9:30am-5:00pm
Contact Information: 773-779-8700; beverly@ustorit.com
U-Stor-It Carol Stream/ Wheaton
120 Tubeway Dr
Carol Stream, IL 60188
Office Hours: M-F: 9:00am-6:00pm; Sat-Sun: 9:30am-5:00pm
Contact Information: 630-462-7300; garyave@ustorit.com
145 W Irving Park Rd
Streamwood, IL 60107
Office Hours: M-F: 9:00am-6:00pm; Sat-Sun: 9:30am-5:00pm
Contact Information: 630-372-4636; streamwood@ustorit.com
2100 Ogden Ave
Lisle, IL 60532
Office Hours: M-F: 9:00am-6:00pm; Sat-Sun: 9:30am-5:00pm
Contact Information: 630-527-4100; lisle@ustorit.com
If you do not have time to run to the store to get a new toy, you can always submit a cash donation to the Toys for Tots Charity here.
You have until December 6th to bring in those toys! We at U-Stor-It are extremely excited to be participating in such a wonderful charity event. Help us spread the holiday cheer to all of the children in need of a Christmas present this year. Make sure to like our Facebook page for important updates regarding Toys for Tots and other events!