Southern Cambria and Somerset County

2025 SOUTHERN CAMBRIA/SOMERSET COUNTY TOYS FOR TOTS CAMPAIGN

Toys for Tots Coordinator
Sgt Jesse Hamilton

The Local Impact

Southern Cambria and Somerset County during 2025

11,387
Toys Distributed
2,143
Children Supported


This year, we’re aiming even higher! Last year we supported 700 families to 5,000 toys and distributed more than 1,875 children. The holiday season is just around the corner, and our Toys for Tots campaign is ready to spread Christmas cheer to children in our local communities! Thanks to the incredible generosity of individuals and organizations, last year we served over

2025 Goal:
Serve 3,000 children and collect 12,000 toys — and we need your help to make it happen!

 


HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED

Host a Donation Box 

  • Local businesses, clubs, churches, and organizations are invited to host a toy donation box:
    • Delivery Dates: September 22 – October 10th
    • Pickup Dates: December 01 - 05
 
Become a Media Partner
  • Help spread the word by partnering with us through local print, radio, TV, or digital outlets.
 
Include us In Your Event 
  • Planning a holiday event or fundraiser? We’d love to participate or collaborate!
 
Donate Toys or Funds 
  • Contribute new, unwrapped toys or make a monetary donation. Every bit helps us reach our goal!
 


NEED ASSISTANCE?
 
2025 Changes:  In-person signups are not available this year due to staffing limitations.  And, age range has been reduced from 0 - 12 due to the lack of intererest from the order age groups. Families in need can register at the link above by clicking the “REQUEST A TOY” from the dropdown from October 1 to November 20.

Eligibility Requirements 
  • Must be a resident of Southern Cambria or Somerset County.
  • Children must be ages 0 to 12.
  • The applicant must have legal custody of the children and be present at sign-up.
  • Please do not bring children to sign-up events — the gifts are from Santa!
  • Only you will be permitted to pick up toys at the warehouse. If you bring someone to help carry gift bags, they will need to wait outside the pickup location.

  What to Bring on distribution day 
  • Proof of assistance (e.g., EBT/SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, WIC).
  • Proof of current address (must match the address listed on your toy application).
  • Current ID for both adults and children (e.g., MyCompassPA, Benefits Verification Form, Student ID, Birth Certificate).
  • ***Social Security cards will not be accepted***.
  • All documents must be originals — no copies, photos, or handwritten records will be accepted. (Please contact the coordinators in advance if you have issues obtaining any documents.) .

Toys Pickup Location
  • Johnstown Galleria Mall - 1st Floor, Next to Aunt Annies
 Pickup Dates & Times
  • December 12: 8 AM – 5 PM
  • December 13: 8 AM – 5 PM
  • December 14: 8 AM – 2 PM
 
For more information on how to get involved, please contact the Toys for Tots Team at: johnstown.pa@toysfortots.org
 

 

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