<P> In 2009, the program received support from First Lady Michelle Obama, who placed the first collection box at the White House . In December 2011, she took part in a Toys for Tots activity at Joint Base Anacostia - Bolling . </P> <P> As of 2016, the Toys for Tots Program and Foundation have collected and distributed more than 512 million toys . </P> <P> The mission of the program "is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted ." </P> <P> The stated goal is to "deliver, through a new toy at Christmas, a message of hope to less fortunate youngsters that will assist them in becoming responsible, productive, and patriotic citizens ." </P>

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