Donations for Maryland’s Natural Resources Police annual toy drive are now being collected to benefit the national Toys for Tots. Gifts will be accepted at seven Maryland Walmart retail stores and online through Amazon.
The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) is conducting its annual “Boatload of Toys” holiday gift drive at several locations across the state in advance of the 2024 holiday season. Officers are collecting donations of new, unopened toys for local children in need. The program is part of the national United States Marine Toys for Tots initiative.
Members of NRP’s volunteer Reserve Officer program and staff will collect the toys at drop-off locations listed below.
NRP’ s online gift registry is back for 2024, allowing Marylanders the opportunity to donate a toy online via its Amazon Toys for Tots Registry. Donations can be easily added to an Amazon cart, choosing the “NRP Safety Education Unit” gift registry address that is listed.
“The Natural Resources Police is excited to make an impact with the local community this holiday season,” NRP Superintendent Orlando Lilly said. “Between gathering toys in locations around Maryland, collecting monetary donations, and interfacing with those we serve, we value this effort highly. This time of the year can be difficult for certain families and it’s important they feel the holiday love from us.”
In 2023, NRP collected 1,353 toys and raised $557 in donations.
NRP’s Boatload of Toys staff will accept donations of new, unwrapped toys at the following locations in this region:
Hagerstown Walmart, 17850 Garland Groh Blvd., Hagerstown, Saturday, December 7, noon-4 p.m.
LaVale Walmart, 12500 Country Club Mall Road, LaVale, Sunday, December 8, noon-4 p.m.
