Donate to Toys for Tots & Amazon will match toy for toy through Alexa

Make a difference for a child this holiday season. Just say: "Donate to Toys for Tots."
Donate a toy, and Amazon will match toy for toy!

Say the phrase "Alexa, donate to Toys for Tots" to start your donation.

Then choose whether you would like to donate money or an item from Toys for Tots' Charity List,follow the prompts on your device to complete your donation. If you choose to donate an item, Amazon will match your donation!
(See FAQs below.)

That's it - you're done! Yeah, it's that easy. We'll handle the rest, including shipping your donation to Toys for Tots if you choose to donate an item.

FAQs
1. "What is Toys for Tots?"
Toys for Tots, a 73-year national charitable program run by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, provides happiness and hope to disadvantaged children during each Christmas holiday season. The toys, books, and other gifts collected and distributed by the Marines offer these children recognition, confidence, and a positive memory for a lifetime.

2. "How does my donation to Toys for Tots with Alexa work?"
Amazon is providing an easy way for you to donate to a child in need this holiday season with Alexa and Toys for Tots. Just say "Alexa, donate to Toys for Tots." You will be asked if you would like to donate money or an item. If you choose to donate an item, you will be presented with an item up to $20 that is appropriate for kids across a broad range of ages from the Toys for Tots wish list. After you confirm your toy donation order with Alexa, Amazon ships the toy directly to Toys for Tots. You can donate to Toys for Tots with Alexa any time through January 11, 2021. Amazon will match the first $200,000 in donations with a toy-for-toy match.

3. "How do I make a donation?"
Donate by saying the phrase "Alexa, donate to Toys for Tots" on an Echo device.

4. "Will the gift be sent directly to Toys for Tots?"
Yes. If you choose to donate an item, your gift will be shipped directly to their address. Amazon will send you an email to confirm your toy donation, and another email when the donated toy ships to Toys for Tots.

5. "Is my donation tax deductible?"
Toys for Tots is a 501(c)(3) organization, so your donation may be tax deductible. Please check with your tax advisor.

6. "My company matches my gifts to 501(c)(3) organizations. Is Toys for Tots eligible to receive this type of match?"
Toys for Tots is a 501(c)(3) organization, but the restrictions of matching gift donations vary from company to company. Please check with your employer.

7. "Will Amazon match my gift?"
Yes, Amazon will match a toy donation. For every toy donated to Toys for Tots via Alexa, Amazon will also donate a toy to Toys for Tots, up to $200,000 in matching toy donations (based on the purchase price of donated toys, excluding discounts, shipping & handling, taxes or service charges). Promotion ends January 11, 2021. Amazon reserves the right to modify or cancel the offer at any time.

8. "Can I cancel my donation?"
If you make a donation via Alexa by [[whoops*]], you can tell Alexa to cancel your order immediately after you donate, or you can visit Your Orders page on Amazon.com or the Amazon App to request to cancel your donation. Once your gift is out for delivery, it can't be canceled or returned since its being delivered straight to Toys for Tots. If you experienced a problem with Alexa during the donation process, please contact Amazon customer service for assistance.

9. "Can I choose which gift I want to donate to Toys for Tots?"
Alexa pre-selects an item from the Toys for Tots wish list and tells you the price of the item before confirming your donation. Limit 5 per customer. Toys for Tots does not endorse and is not affiliated with any toys on this list. If you want to choose among other items, see the Toys for Tots full Charity List.

10. "Can I donate money to a charity other than Toys for Tots?"
If you'd like to donate money to charities other than Toys for Tots, visit https://pay.amazon.com/alexadonations.

11. "Can I donate a gift to a charity other than Toys for Tots?"
If you'd like to donate physical items to charities other than Toys for Tots, visit https://smile.amazon.com/gp/clpf.


*edited to keep people from getting grumpy about unintended alerts.



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