HAGERSTOWN, Md. (AP) - Toys for Tots in Washington County has raised roughly $23,000 and collected 17,000 toys for needy children.
The local arm of the national charity collects toys at drop-off boxes at 33 businesses across the county, The Herald-Mailof Hagerstown reports.
The charity aims to collect 40,000 toys and $30,000 by Christmastime.
Roughly 1,000 children have already requested toys. The last day to request a toy is Nov. 30. Toys will be distributed Dec. 10 and 11.