Rockford
Boone, Stephenson and Winnebago
Toys for Tots Coordinator
Bruce Giersch
The Local Impact
Rockford during 2023
13,188 Toys Distributed | 4,330 Children Supported |
Registration for 2024 is open.
2024 Distribution for families in Stephenson county will be Saturday, Dec. 21st at the Eagles Club in Freeport from 10am until 1pm.
2024 Distribution for families in Boone and Winnebago counties was Sunday, Dec. 22nd in Rockford at 4021 Morsay Drive. 9am to 5pm.
There is now late distribution.
Health insurance information required to verify those children listed are your dependents and their age.
Please, we only distribute toys to children up thru 11 years old. The registration form only allows children up to 11 so don't put an older child on the request, we will be asking for your health insurance papers to verify ages and the children being your dependents.
ONLY PARENTS OR GUARDIANS OF DEPENDANT CHILDREN LISTED ON THE "TOY REQUEST FORM" CAN CLAIM THESE CHILDREN AND RECIEVE TOYS. NO DIFFERENT THAN WHO YOU CAN CLAIM ON YOUR FEDERIAL INCOME TAX FORM. NO GRANDPARENTS, OTHER RELATIVES OR FRIENDS CAN CLAIM THESE CHILDREN.
If you cannot make it to toy distribution, please arrange to have a family member or friend pick them up for you. They will need to have a copy of your health insurance paperwork (or birth certificates). Having a photo of the paperwork on their phone will also be acceptable.
When you get the approval by email, add the toy distribution event to your calendar on your phone so you don't forget.
If you have any questions call 815/262-6262. Please leave a message. Again do not call to sign up, you must sign up on line at toysfortots.org. You can also contact us by e-mail at: rockford.il@toysfortots.org.