Marines accomplish their Toys for Tots mission

HONOLULU (AP) - The Marine Corps met its goal of collecting more than 40,000 toys and 14,000 stuffed animals and stocking stuffers in Hawaii for its Toys for Tots program.

The Marines said Tuesday they have also raised $75,000 in corporate and individual donations to purchase more toys.

The Salvation Army distributes the collected toys to needy children.

It also stores and sorts them.

The Marine Corps in Hawaii was running behind in its collections as recently as 10 days ago.

It had had a shortage of gifts for children 8 and older.