BURLINGTON COUNTY, N.J. - Toys for Tots Burlington County is struggling to support local families this holiday season.
The need is so great that the shelves won’t stay full for long.Local Toys for Tots coordinator Gina Capate says as the applicant pool increased, donations are down significantly.
COVID-19 prevented many longtime loyal businesses from collecting toys.Also, the shipping container gifted to the nonprofit for year-round storage got flooded. $5,000 dollars worth of toys can’t be salvaged, which is a disheartening discovery after a long, tough year."I feel bad I want every child to have something to open on Christmas," Capate said.But still, Capate and her staff are doing what they can.