WILMINGTON, NC — The annual Toys for Tots drive has officially started across the Cape Fear, with local volunteers placing donation boxes and urging residents to give now so gifts can be sorted and distributed before the holidays.
“We promote it on social media and we have boxes with the red logo that businesses can register for on the Toys for Tots website,” said Michelle Gough, who helps coordinate the Brunswick County effort.
Gough says volunteers are working with local businesses to place collection boxes now and spread the word. She says the need is expected to be greater this year due to economic concerns, which is why the effort is starting early in Brunswick County…