How do I donate toys to military families?

Dollar Tree stores take toy donations, typically in November and December to help make the holidays brighter for our military families.

What is Operation Homefront Dollar Tree?

Each year, Operation Homefront volunteers collect the toys to be distributed at the nonprofit’s nationwide holiday events and by on-base Family Readiness Groups. Dollar Tree and Operation Homefront have partnered annually since 2006 to deliver the program.

Is Operation Homefront legitimate?

Operation Homefront has consistently earned high ratings from leading charity rating services, including Charity Navigator, which gave Operation Homefront 4 Stars for 11 consecutive years for superior service and accountability.

How can I help military families at Christmas?

The Soldiers’ Angels Adopt-A-Family Program is a great way to give back to deserving military families for the holidays. Participants “adopt” an eligible military family and provide gifts for the children and a grocery gift card for the family to purchase their holiday meal.

What is Operation Christmas spirit?

Mission: To spread the Spirit of Christmas and share our appreciation for the sacrifices our active duty military families make for our country. We do not view Operation Christmas Spirit as an act of charity but as an expression of gratitude and love at a time of year when the best of humanity can be seen — Christmas.

Does Dollar General donate to nonprofits?

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation awards grants each year to nonprofit organizations, schools and libraries within a 15-mile radius of a Dollar General store or distribution center to support adult, family, summer and youth literacy programs.

What should I bring to a toy drive?

Toy Drive Suggestions

• Books (fiction & nonfiction)
• Card Games.
• Board Games and Electronic Games.
• Puzzles.
• Sports Equipment.
• Journal Sets.
• Art, Jewelry, Nail and Craft Kits.
• Science Kits.

How do I donate to military for Christmas?

Christmas Programs for Military Families in Need

1. Pay Away The Lay Away.
2. Adopt-a-Family for the Holidays.
3. Full Circle Home.
4. Military Installation Support.
5. Operation Christmas Spirit.
6. Operation Holiday Joy (Armed Services YMCA)
7. Operation Homefront.
8. Red Cross.

Does Operation Christmas Drop still exist?

Description. The drop is the oldest ongoing Department of Defense mission which remains in full operation, and the longest running humanitarian airlift in the world.

Is Operation Christmas Drop still happening?

70th Annual Operation Christmas Drop Delivers Supplies to Remote Pacific Islands – Air Force Magazine. The C-130J Super Hercules crew Santa 31, assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, prepares for a mission Dec. 7, 2021, during the 70th Anniversary of Operation Christmas Drop.

What charities does Dollar Tree support?

Operation Homefront, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, provides emergency financial and other assistance to the families of our service members and wounded warriors. Each year during our annual National Toy Drive, Dollar Tree customers donate millions of toys to Operation Homefront.