Ohio oil and gas industry partners with Toys for Tots for 12th annual toy distribution

Ohio’s oil and gas industry is partnering with the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots Program to support families across eight eastern Ohio counties through its 12th annual Toy Distribution Days this December. This year’s hosts include Williams, Expand Energy, Gulfport Energy, Infinity Natural Resources, EOG Resources, Ascent Resources and Pin Oak Energy.

Toys for Tots, founded in 1947, has brought holiday joy to millions of children nationwide. Thanks to strong support from local churches, small businesses, schools and individual donors, toy and monetary contributions have reached record levels this season. Ohio’s oil and gas industry is assisting with collecting, organizing and distributing gifts to families in need.

Families wishing to participate must register online by Monday, Dec. 1. To register, visit the Toys for Tots website, select “Request a Toy,” and follow the prompts. Those who have submitted a request but have not received confirmation should check the Ohio Toys for Tots Facebook page. For assistance, contact Deb Oberlin at ohtoysfortots@gmail.com or 330-418-2330.

“Christmas is a wonderful day for many families, but for too many others it can be a painful reminder of struggle,” said Mike Chadsey, deputy coordinator for Toys for Tots and director of external affairs for the Ohio Oil & Gas Association. 

“I’ve been grateful to partner with Ohio’s oil and gas industry for the past 12 years. These companies and their people have truly generous hearts,” said Oberlin. “They have stood with the foundation every step of the way, and we simply could not do this work without them.”

This year, the toy delivery truck is sponsored by Energy Transfer, with fuel provided by Blackrock Resources.

Distribution schedule

Once a family is registered, they will receive a scheduled time to select toys.

Monroe County – Tuesday, Dec. 2

Hosted by Expand Energy

Generations Complex

7115 Black Walnut Pkwy., Woodsfield

Carroll County – Wednesday, Dec. 3

Hosted by EOG Resources

EOG Offices

3255 Alliance Road NW, Malvern

Jefferson County – Thursday, Dec. 4

Hosted by Ascent Resources

Board of Developmental Disabilities

250 John Scott Hwy., Steubenville

Noble County – Friday, Dec. 5

Hosted by EOG Resources

The Event Center at Apex

44519 Marietta Road, Ste. B, Caldwell

Belmont County – Monday, Dec. 8

Hosted by Gulfport Energy

First Presbyterian Church

110 S. Marietta St., St. Clairsville

Harrison County – Tuesday, Dec. 9

Hosted by Williams

Village of Scio Fire Department

318 W. Main St., Scio

Guernsey County – Wednesday, Dec. 10

Hosted by Infinity Natural Resources

Nurture Preschool

218 S. Fifth St., Byesville

Columbiana County – Friday, Dec. 12

Hosted by Pin Oak Energy Partners

St. Jude

180 Seventh St., Columbiana