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The Toys for Tots chapter serving Brunswick, Columbus, and Bladen counties has grown significantly since 2003.

Coordinators Robin Sadler and Terri Andress rely on community generosity and local partners to provide toys for thousands of children.

Last year, the chapter distributed over 47,000 toys to nearly 15,000 children across the three-county area.

This year, the chapter faces a severe toy shortage as donations from major toy manufacturers have not arrived.

Organizers are now depending more heavily on local community donations to meet the needs of families this Christmas.

Christmas morning can be a magical time for children. There’s nothing like waking up to discover new toys waiting for you.

But that can be difficult for some families, and without some hardwo

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