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By: NewsRamp Editorial Staff
September 18, 2026
Toys for Tots and Scholastic Deliver Books to Kids in Need
TLDR
- Scholastic and Toys for Tots distributed 79,070 books to 146 Title I schools, gaining advantage by supporting early literacy and community goodwill.
- Operation Turn the Page runs through September, partnering Scholastic and Toys for Tots to donate books and resources to low-income schools and communities.
- The Toys for Tots Literacy Program with Scholastic gives books to disadvantaged children, sparking imagination and building confidence for a brighter future.
- Toys for Tots and Scholastic provided 250 books to a Jacksonville high school and 210 books via Tucson police, linking literacy to community.
Impact - Why it Matters
Literacy is a cornerstone of opportunity, yet many children in low-income communities lack access to books. This initiative not only provides reading materials but also fosters imagination, confidence, and academic achievement. By partnering with Scholastic, Toys for Tots is addressing educational inequities and empowering teachers with essential resources. The long-term impact includes improved literacy rates, higher graduation rates, and breaking the cycle of poverty. Supporting such programs ensures that every child, regardless of background, has the chance to dream and succeed.
Summary
The Marine Toys for Tots Literacy Program’s Operation Turn the Page initiative is making a nationwide impact this September, delivering books to children in low-income communities. The program, rooted in the belief that every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and dream, aims to spark a love of reading and open doors to future success. A key partner in this mission is Scholastic, the global children’s publishing, education, and media company, which has collaborated with Toys for Tots since 1998 to provide books to millions of students, teachers, and families.
So far in 2026, the partnership has donated books to 146 Title I funded schools, distributing 79,070 books to students and classrooms. The effort has also extended to the Kids In Need Foundation, supporting 3,800 teachers across Portland, Dayton, Charlotte, Wichita, and Little Canada with 4,021 educational resources, including 2,100 books and 1,921 teacher supplies. Additionally, targeted projects have provided 250 books to Atlantic Coast High School in Jacksonville and 210 books through a Tucson Police Department partnership. Lieutenant General Jim Laster, U.S. Marines (Retired), President and CEO of the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, emphasized, “Every child deserves the opportunity to discover the power of a book, and our partnership with Scholastic is helping make that possible for thousands of children across the Nation.”
These initiatives demonstrate the transformative power of collaboration, helping disadvantaged children Turn the Page Toward Opportunity one book at a time. To learn more or donate, visit the Toys for Tots Literacy Program.
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