ROCKFORD, Ill.(WREX) — Rockford Toys For Tots is preparing for its major distribution day on December 21.

Bruce Giersch, the Tri County Coordinator for Rockford Toys For Tots, noted popular requests this year. "I think this year it's Bluey, I've seen a lot of requests for Bluey. The girls, naturally have to have Barbie. The boys we see a lot of soccer, football, basketballs," Giersch said.

The organization is actively collecting donations and purchasing toys for children in Boone, Winnebago, and Stephenson counties. Giersch stated that their iconic Toys For Tots boxes have been available since mid-October.

"You'll see them at the stores in the entrances. Some of the stores are Farm and Fleet, Menards for some of the bigger ones, the Hobby Shops. We'll start bringing those boxes in, s

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