San Diegans dropped off new and unwrapped toys on Friday at iHeart Media and NBC 7’s offices in Kearny Mesa.
The annual Toys for Tots event collects toys and money for underprivileged children during the holiday season. By midday Friday, more than 3,000 toys were dropped off to NBC 7.
The Marine Corps, Sunshine the elf and San Diego firefighters were on hand on Friday to accept donations.
Firefighter Chuck Lacey with San Diego Fire-Rescue dropped off dozens of toys, but said local organizers need many more.
“We need a lot more toys,” he said. “There are a lot of underprivileged children in the county.”
If you can’t donate on Friday, you can drop off donations at the USS Midway Museum on Sunday during its Midway Party on the Pier. Or here’s a list of drop-off locations.
