Toys for Tots Applications begin soon

Toys for Tots Applications begin soon

Special to the Southern Torch

DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.-- The DeKalb County Department of Human Resources (DHR) Food Stamp Office accepts applications on behalf of, and at the request of, the Marine Toys for Tots program in DeKalb County, AL, only during the month of October.

This year, the dates are October 1-29, 2021. The office is open Monday - Friday from 9 am - 4 pm.

The Food Stamp Office Is located at 231 Briarwood Ave SE, Fort Payne, AL, 36967

We accept no applications after October, except in case of a crisis - such as a house fire, job loss, natural disaster, catastrophic disease ... and these are considered on a case-by-case basis.

Information needed by the DHR includes the following:

- Proof of residence in DeKalb County, AL

- Proof you are the parents or legal guardian of the children you claim on the application 

- Proof of need (for details see website address below)

If approved, be sure to save the slip of paper issued to your family at the food stamp office. You need this paper to pick up your bagged toys.

Toy distribution will take place Wed-Thur, Dec 15-16, at the Alabama National Guard Armory in Fort Payne, between the hours of 8 am - 4:30 pm.

The National Guard Armory is located at 4206 Gault Ave NE, Fort Payne, AL 35967.

This is our 9th campaign in DeKalb County, and we are in need of the community’s continued support.

A total of 1,249 children-in-need were served last Christmas, thanks to the generosity of our community.

Since COVID is ramping up, we expect increased numbers.

Monetary donations & fundraiser ideas are accepted year-round.

Checks made out to “Toys for Tots” May be mailed to:

DeKalb Marine Toys for Tots

Coordinator LaRue Hardinger

P.O. Box 681516

Fort Payne, AL 35968

Online donations can be made to the local campaign on our website:

fortpayne-al.toysfortots.org

Be sure to designate your gift to DeKalb County, AL or Fort Payne, AL.

A list of public Marine Toys for Tots setups by our N.E. Alabama Marine Corps League, Detachment 1404, will be published soon In local news outlets and on our local website.

Questions?  Contact Coordinator LaRue Hardinger at larueha@yahoo.com.

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