Indiana Ninth District Congressman Todd Young is opening his offices in Jeffersonville and Bloomington as drop off locations for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots campaign.From Young's office: "As someone who served in the Marine Corps, I'm excited to partner with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve in their Toys for Tots Program," Young said in a news release. "Especially in tough economic times, this is a great way to ensure that children around the district have a memorable Christmas." An official Toys for Tots collection box is located in Jeffersonville at 279 Quartermaster Court and in Bloomington at 320 W 8th Street, suite 114. Donations will be accepted during regular business hours from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm on Monday through Friday. Collected toys for Toys for Tots will be distributed to children within the local community. For more information, please call the Jeffersonville office at (812) 288-3999.The program is aimed at collecting new, unwrapped toys for less fortunate children in the community where the campaign is conducted.
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