Toys for Tots donations increase significantly this year

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ROANOKE (WSLS 10) - Donations to the Marine Corps "Toys for Tots" drive were up significantly this year. More than 14,000 toys were collected this holiday season. Compare that to 8,600 toys last year.

The Marines say the increase in donations was made possible by increased support from the community.

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Local organizations and businesses also played a big role. Some new groups joined the drive. A number of existing partners also contributed more than normal.

Organizers say 5,200 children will benefit from this year's drive. That's 2,000 more children than were served last year.

Toy pickup begins Thursday morning and will run through Saturday.

Each day parents can pick up toys from 9

a.m.to

 3 p.m. 

The distribution center is located in Salem at 1796 Apperson Drive.