COD collecting Toys for Tots

For the seventh consecutive year, College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn will serve as a dropoff site for the annual Toys for Tots collection organized by the United States Marine Corp.

The drive will run from Nov. 23 to Dec. 11 this year, with all donations benefiting needy children in DuPage County.

"When the economy is tight, even more people are in need, so we're really encouraging people to donate this year," said COD faculty member Pat Hild.

Gifts are needed for young children as well as teenagers. The Toys for Tots organization has requested that donations include new, unwrapped toys.

For information on dropoff locations at COD, visit www.toysfortotsdupagecounty.org.