Marine corps toys for tots
Marine Corps Toys for Tots

Somerset County Sheriff’s Office fills 60 Toys for Tot boxes to spread holiday cheer

by
December 21, 2022
···

SOMERSET, NJ – The Somerset County Sheriff’s Office delivered 60 large boxes of toys and three brand new bicycles to the Marine Corps Reserves’ Toys for Tots program. The department worked with the Toys for Tots program to collect toys and holiday donations to help those in need in the community.

“Sheriff Darrin J. Russo’s annual Toys for Tots collection helped make sure hundreds of kids have a happy holiday season with donations exceeding 60 collection boxes full of toys and three brand new bicycles,” the department said. “County Administrator Colleen Mahr and Sheriff’s Officers helped Sheriff Russo unpack and prepare the presents to head off to the United States Marine Corps Reserve for distribution.”

Toys were donated by members of the community. They will be distributed by the Marine Corps Reserve to underserved families.

Phil Stilton

Phil Stilton

Phil Stilton is the Editor and Publisher of Shore News Network, an independent digital news organization covering New Jersey, national politics, public policy, public safety, and community affairs. With years of experience reporting on local government, elections, law enforcement, and issues impacting residents throughout New Jersey, Stilton has built a reputation for delivering timely news, in-depth reporting, and accountability journalism.

As the founder of Shore News Network, Stilton oversees editorial operations, investigative reporting, and breaking news coverage while working closely with journalists, public officials, and community leaders. His reporting has covered municipal government, state politics, federal policy, public records investigations, emergency management, and major news events affecting local communities.

Stilton is committed to factual reporting, source verification, transparency, and providing readers with accessible, accurate information that helps them better understand the issues shaping their communities. Through Shore News Network, he continues to focus on delivering trusted news coverage and original reporting to audiences across New Jersey and beyond.

For story tips, corrections, or media inquiries, readers can contact Shore News Network through its official website and social media channels.