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Marine Corps Toys for Tots partners with multiple distribution partners to get toys to over 5,000 Tri-State children each Christmas. In Dubuque, there are two major distribution events served by Toys for Tots.

Below are links to the two main toy distribution events in Dubuque. You may register for one or the other, but not both.


Dubuque Toys for Tots Toy Distribution

Location: Multicultural Family Center, 1157 Central Ave, Dubuque, IA
Toy Registration Dates: Now until all time slots are full
Toy Distribution Dates: Monday–Saturday, November 25–December 12, 2024 (No distribution on November 28 or 29, 2024)
Registration Link: toystortotsdbq.simplybook.me

Visit toystortotsdbq.simplybook.me to register for the Multicultural Family Center distribution now! You can register online or in person at the Multicultural Family Center.

Toy distribution dates are Monday–Saturday, November 25-December 12, 2024. No distribution on November 28 or 29, 2024. Registration will remain open until all time slots are full.

The Official Toys for Tots toy distribution site will be at the Multicultural Family Center, 1157 Central Ave. The Multicultural Family Center phone number is (563) 582-3681.


The Salvation Army of Dubuque Toy Distribution

Location: The Salvation Army of Dubuque, 1099 Iowa St, Dubuque, IA
Toy Registration Dates: November 1–November 27, 2024
Toy Distribution Dates: December 18–December 19, 2024
Registration Link: SAAngelTree.org

Visit SAAngelTree.org to register with The Salvation Army on November 1–November 27, 2024. You can register in person at The Salvation Army on November 18-20, 2024.

Toy distribution dates are December 18–December 19, 2024.

The actual The Salvation Army toy distribution will take place at their downtown Dubuque location at 1099 Iowa St. The Salvation Army phone number is (563)-556-1573.


Additional Distributions

Marine Cops Toys for Tots also partners with other Tri-State agencies for more distributions. If you are in one of these areas outside of the city of Dubuque, here are your contact resources to get assistance.


Toy Donations

Visit dubuque-ia.toysfortots.org to find out details on where you can donate toys locally.

NOTE: If you make a monetary donation, your donation WILL STAY LOCAL IN THE DUBUQUE AREA, when you choose "IA-Dubuque" as Your Local Campaign Designation.

If you are interested in volunteering to help with the Marine Toys for Tots effort in Dubuque this year, send an email to coordinator Bryce Parks: bryce@dubuque365.com.

Thank you for visiting, and don't forget to do your part this holiday season to bring smiles to the faces of our community's kids. They deserve it.


2023 Kids' Christmas Party Photos

Thank you to Bob Felderman with Bob Felderman Photography for the Santa photos, Karen Durrant for the Frozen photos, and Sandy Meyer with Meyer Photography for the Darth Vader photos.

2022 Kids' Christmas Party Photos

Thank you to Ron and Jennifer Tigges with DigitalDubuque.com for the Santa and Frozen photos and Sandy Meyer with Meyer Photography for the Darth Vader photos.

Additional Information

Additional information on Dubuque Toys for Tots can be found at the official Toys for Tots website.