Toys for Tots has a system in place as it works to distribute toys to thousands of children across West Michigan.
ADA, Michigan — Deep within the hustle and bustle of an Amway warehouse in Ada Township lies thousands of toys waiting to be distributed to kids across West Michigan.
Toys for Tots is storing and sorting through donated toys this season at the warehouse. In the days before their distribution day, the warehouse is busy.
Kent County Toys for Tots Organization Coordinator Liz Gromko gave 13 ON YOUR SIDE a behind the scenes tour of the sorting process.
The sorting process is a big undertaking, as organization leaders say they’re working to provide toys to thousands. Last year, leaders say they gave toys out to 11,500 kids. They expect that number to be even higher this year.
The week leading up to distribution is the organization’s busiest, says Gromko.
“That’s when …