Hathorn Funeral Home Partners with Toys for Tots for Holiday Donations
Hathorn Funeral Home in Columbia, Mississippi, is serving as a drop-off location for new, unwrapped toy donations benefiting the U.S. Marines' Toys for Tots program for children in need during the holiday season.
Hattiesburg Laurel, MS, November 5, 2026 — Hathorn Funeral Home in Columbia, Mississippi, has opened its doors to serve as a designated drop-off point for community members wishing to contribute to the U.S. Marines’ annual Toys for Tots campaign. The initiative aims to provide new, unwrapped toys to children in need during the upcoming holiday season.
The funeral home is accepting donations of new, unwrapped toys. These contributions will be collected and distributed through the Toys for Tots program, a well-established charitable effort coordinated by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. The program’s primary goal is to fulfill the wishes of less fortunate children by providing them with gifts during the Christmas holiday.
While the specific dates for the donation drive at Hathorn Funeral Home were not provided in the summary, the effort is part of a broader, nationwide campaign that typically runs through the fall and concludes in early December. Residents of Columbia and surrounding areas are encouraged to participate by donating new, unwrapped toys suitable for children of various ages.
The U.S. Marines’ Toys for Tots program has been a staple of holiday assistance for decades, relying on community support and volunteer efforts to reach children across the country. Hathorn Funeral Home’s participation signifies a commitment to community service and support for charitable causes during a critical time of year. Further details regarding specific drop-off hours or any age/item restrictions are not available in the provided summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Charles Herrington on www.wdam.com, see more information here.
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