Toys for Tots has returned to the South Shore to collect new, unwrapped toys to benefit the less-fortunate families in the community.

The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve started the Toys for Tots campaign a century ago to provide new toys to children in need during the holiday season.

Drop off gifts at one of the following locations by Dec. 18:

·       Cardinale Way Toyota

·       South Y Center Raley’s

·       Kmart

·       CVS

·       Fitness Evolution

·       Village Toys

·       Tahoe Toys and Treasures

·       Tahoe Sports LTD

·       Safeway

·       Toy Maniacs.