Tots Face Toy Deficit

cnn.com — The Marines have been making children's Christmas dreams come true for nearly 60 years, but the corps may be seeing fewer smiles this year. With demand up due to the poor economy and toy donations down, Toys for Tots, the Marine Corps' program that distributes Christmas toys to children in need, is facing one of its toughest years, according to Bill Grein, the Toys for Tots Foundation vice president. Grein said the program last year distributed approximately 16.6 million toys and books, but this year he doesn't think they will be able to reach that number.

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