Staff Report / June 4, 2026
ELMIRA – The Toys for Tots program serving Chemung, Steuben, and Schuyler counties is searching for a new location to store and distribute toys ahead of its annual holiday campaign. Organizers say the program must relocate from its current warehouse and are seeking a facility that can accommodate the thousands of toys collected and distributed to local children each year. The search comes as preparations begin for the 2026 holiday season, when volunteers will once again work to gather, sort, and deliver donated toys throughout the three-county region.
According to program organizers, a warehouse is essential to the operation because it provides space for collecting donations, organizing inventory, and preparing distributions to families in need. The local Toys for Tots campaign relies heavily on community support from volunteers, businesses, organizations, and residents who contribute toys and resources during the holiday season. Officials say securing a new home for the program is critical to ensuring that children across the region continue receiving gifts during the annual drive.
Toys for Tots, a program of the Marine Corps Reserve, operates local campaigns across the country with the mission of delivering toys and a message of hope to children during the holidays. The Chemung, Steuben, and Schuyler County campaign has served families throughout the Southern Tier for many years and is now encouraging property owners, businesses, and community members to help identify a suitable warehouse location. Organizers hope to secure a new facility soon so preparations for this year’s collection and distribution efforts can continue without interruption.
