FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MARC Train Partners with City of Brunswick for Frederick County Collection
BALTIMORE, MD (November 29, 2022) – The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) is proud to support the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program for the 28th year. MARC Train is expanding its support this year by participating in two events: a holiday toy drive Saturday, December 3, at the MARC station in Brunswick, Frederick County; and the annual toy collection drive at Washington Union Station on Wednesday, December 14, and Thursday, December 15.
“MDOT MTA is proud of our long-time support for the Toys for Tots drive,” said MDOT MTA Administrator Holly Arnold. “This is a popular annual tradition for our MARC Train riders, and we appreciate their generosity as we work to share the holiday spirit with those in need.”
MARC Train is partnering with the City of Brunswick for a toy collection during the city’s annual holiday event on Saturday, December 3. The celebration includes Santa train rides and a parade, and culminates with a tree lighting. Attendees may drop off toys between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the MARC station. Toys collected will benefit Frederick County Toys for Tots.
Volunteers from MARC Train, Amtrak, Alstom Transport Services and the U.S. Marines will be on hand 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. December 14 and December 15, to collect new unwrapped toys, cash and checks as passengers board or exit their MARC Train at Washington Union Station. The collection will take place outside Gates A and B.
Those interested in donating also have the option to donate online through the Virtual Toybox at toysfortots.org. Donations also can 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 on Facebook at facebook.com/mtamaryland, YouTube.com/TheMTAMaryland and follow us on Twitter @mtamaryland.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Jerimiah Moerke
Office: 410-767-8367
Cell: 667-392-3625
jmoerke@mdot.maryland.gov
Paul Shepard
Office: 410-767-3935
Cell: 443-622-4181
pshepard@mdot.maryland.gov
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