On-Site Toy Collection Resumes at Washington Union Station

BALTIMORE, MD (December 13, 2021) – In the season of giving, the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) is proud to continue its 27-year tradition of supporting the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program. This year MARC Train, along with Amtrak and Bombardier Transportation Service, are encouraging passengers to participate in a toy collection on Wednesday, December 15, and Thursday, December 16, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Washington Union Station.

“MDOT MTA is thrilled to resume the on-site Toys for Tots collection to Washington Union Station,” said MDOT MTA Administrator Holly Arnold. “Our agency has supported this drive since 1994, and we appreciate the generosity of our riders as we work together to bring joy to those who need it.”
 

For in-person donations, volunteers from MARC Train, Amtrak, Bombardier and the U.S. Marines will be on hand throughout the day, December 15 and December 16, to collect new, unwrapped toys, or cash and checks as passengers board or exit their MARC Train. The collection will take place outside Gates A and B at Washington Union Station.

Riders also have the option to donate online through the Virtual Toybox at toysfortots.org. At the Virtual Toybox, donors select and pay for specific gifts. Toy donations can also be made at local area toy drop-off centers listed on the Toys for Tots website.

MDOT MTA is one of the largest multi-modal transit systems in the United States. MDOT MTA operates LocalLink Bus service, Commuter Bus, Light RailLink, Metro SubwayLink, MARC Train service and a comprehensive Mobility paratransit system. MDOT MTA’s goal is to provide safe, efficient and reliable transit across Maryland with world-class customer service. As a participating agency in APTA’s Health and Safety Commitment Program, MDOT MTA is dedicated to keeping our employees and passengers safe throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. To learn more, visit https://www.mta.maryland.gov or check us out on Facebook at facebook.com/mtamaryland, YouTube.com/TheMTAMaryland and follow us on Twitter @mtamaryland.

Media Contacts
Brittany Marshall
Office: 410-767-8367
Cell: 443-970-0424
bmarshall1@mdot.maryland.gov

Paul Shepard
Office: 410-767-3935
Cell: 443-622-4181
pshepard@mdot.maryland.gov

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