CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – As the season of giving continues, Toys for Tots is collecting gift donations for children who may not have something to open otherwise.

News 12 spoke with representatives from Toys for Tots and Scenic Community Credit Union about teaming up this Christmas season and what the toy drive means to them and to the families they serve, all in an effort to ensure every child has a gift waiting on Christmas morning.

Volunteers with the United States Marine Corps say the work they do during this time of year stays with them long after the holidays end.

Sergeant Daniel Mallett remembers how his involvement began.

“When I first participated in it, I did not really know what it was,” he said. “I was just like, okay, sure, I just want to do this. And it turned into some

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