As the holidays approach, people involved with the Toys for Tots program are encouraging people to start donating toys early for those less fortunate.

The U.S. Marines run the Toys for Tots program nationally. In Maine, Sgt. Gary Wilson said the Marines would be accepting toys until Dec. 19, but encourages people to bring donations as soon as possible.

Pam Conley, branch office manager for Edward Jones at 343 Ocean House Road in Cape Elizabeth, has opened her firm as a deposit spot for the program.

Drop-off spots in Scarborough include Moody’s Collision Center at 33 Pleasant Hill Road, Scarborough Family Chiropractic at 44 Route 1 and Mainely Tubs at 408 Payne Road.

In South Portland, drop-off spots include Days Inn at 461 Maine Mall Road, Downeast Mortgage Co. at 261 Gorham Road and Toys ‘R Us at 303 Maine Mall Road.

As the holidays approach, people involved with the Toys for Tots program are encouraging people to start donating toys early for those less fortunate.

The U.S. Marines run the Toys for Tots program nationally. In Maine, Sgt. Gary Wilson said the Marines would be accepting toys until Dec. 19, but encourages people to bring donations as soon as possible.

Pam Conley, branch office manager for Edward Jones at 343 Ocean House Road in Cape Elizabeth, has opened her firm as a deposit spot for the program.

Drop-off spots in Scarborough include Moody’s Collision Center at 33 Pleasant Hill Road, Scarborough Family Chiropractic at 44 Route 1 and Mainely Tubs at 408 Payne Road.

In South Portland, drop-off spots include Days Inn at 461 Maine Mall Road, Downeast Mortgage Co. at 261 Gorham Road and Toys ‘R Us at 303 Maine Mall Road.