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Toys for Tots Drive 2017…Please Donate by December 11

November 24, 2017|byMurphy Insurance|inBusiness Insurance, Personal Insurance|Toys for Tots, business insurance, personal insurance

Join us in making the holiday happier for kids in need. Drop off a toy by December 11.

Drop off your donation of a new, non-wrapped gift at any of our seven (7) locations in Bolton, Groton, Harvard, Hudson, Marlborough, Mendon and Medway. Deadline for donations is December 11, so that the Marines have time to deliver them.

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Click here to submit an inquiry to Murphy Insurance or call us at 800 222 8711

What kind of toys can I donate?

  • new
  • un-wrapped
  • preferably around the $10 or above price range
  • books are also needed (children receive 2 toys each and 3 books count as ONE gift!)
  • homemade toys are also accepted

What kinds of toys are NOT allowed?

  • used toys
  • toys with a military theme
  • toys with candy
  • toys related to weapons, law enforcement, or military
  • toys with chemicals (i.e., experimental labs, acid, crystal projects, etc.)

What ages of children are eligible to receive toys?

  • ages 0 up to 12 years
  • gifts for older kids are often in great need

Thanks for joining us in this effort to help families in our communities.

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