Toys for Tots Announces 2025 Donation Sites & County-Wide Partnerships for Newton & Tyler Counties

J Sharp
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Local partners unite to bring Christmas joy to children across Newton and Tyler Counties.

The Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots campaign serving Newton and Tyler Counties has officially launched its 2025 toy collection season. Businesses, schools, law enforcement agencies, and community partners across both counties are stepping up once again to ensure that local children experience the joy and excitement of Christmas morning.

In September, the campaign announced early preparation efforts for the season, highlighting last year’s official impact of 2,815 toys distributed to 1,167 children across both counties. That momentum continues as partners and volunteers come together to support families in need throughout the region.

All toys collected within Newton and Tyler Counties remain within Newton and Tyler Counties, serving families through Toys for Tots’ verified registration system and through partnerships with county-wide child service agencies.

2025 Official Drop-Off Locations

Newton County

Newton Feed Store

203 Highway 87, Newton, TX

Newton County Sheriff’s Office

110 Court Street, Newton, TX

(Office of Sheriff Colton Havard)

Tyler County

Tyler County Sheriff’s Office

702 N Magnolia St., Woodville, TX

(Office of Sheriff Bryan Weatherford)

The Tyler County Booster

205 W Bluff St., Woodville, TX

Warren High School

405 FM 3290, Warren, TX

Warren Elementary School

307 FM 3290, Warren, TX

Stellar Bank – Woodville Branch

501 S Magnolia St, Woodville, TX

How to Apply for Toys

Families and organizations can request toys through the official Marine Toys for Tots national application portal:

Visit www.toysfortots.org
- Select “Request A Toy”
- Click “Find Your Local Chapter and Apply”
- Choose Texas → Newton County or Texas → Tyler County

You may also access the local chapter website directly:
- https://newton-tyler-counties-tx.toysfortots.org

The local site lists deadlines, distribution details, and contact information. All requests are screened and verified through the national system to ensure accurate, transparent distribution.

2024 Local Impact & County-Wide Service

The Newton & Tyler County Toys for Tots campaign delivered measurable, verifiable support to local families last Christmas:

2,815 Toys Distributed
1,167 Children Supported

These figures are recorded through the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation’s national reporting system and reflect true county-wide impact.

In addition to individual family applications, the campaign also provides toys to:

Newton & Tyler County Head Start Programs
Serving income-eligible preschool children across the entire county.

Texas Department of Family & Protective Services (DFPS) – Rainbow Room
Supporting children in emergency placements, crisis situations, and CPS investigations throughout both counties.

These partnerships ensure that children in every corner of Newton and Tyler Counties have access to Christmas assistance, regardless of circumstances or location.

About Marine Toys for Tots

Marine Toys for Tots — now in its 78th year — is a nationally recognized 501(c)(3) organization operated by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and supported by the Department of Defense. The program follows strict compliance guidelines, annual audits, and documented reporting to ensure transparency and accountability at every level.

In 2024, Toys for Tots provided hope and holiday joy to nearly 13 million children nationwide.

Toys for Tots Mission

“Every Child Deserves a Little Christmas.”

The Newton & Tyler County Toys for Tots campaign is committed to ensuring that every local child who requests assistance receives the joy, excitement, and comfort that come with finding a gift under the tree.