And it’s not too late to help the Toy Fund continue the annual tradition.

More than 1,100 donors have so far pitched in to keep the 74-year-old charity going and provide gifts to thousands of children in need.

The Toy Fund likely sets a new record with its youngest-ever recipient.

Toy Fund volunteers, who include many retired teachers, are always happy to make expert book selections.

A humble beginning has become an annual tradition that has brightened the holidays for hundreds of thousands of Maine children over the past 7 decades

And many of these parents know what holiday gifts can mean to a child going through such a difficult experience.

Based on the letters seeking help this year, there are a lot of grandparents out there who have found themselves caring for young children once again and feeling overwhelmed at the holidays.

Team members simply knock on doors and ask for donations. Once they explain it's for the Toy Fund volunteers, the answer is always yes.

We knew there had to be a story behind the donation. But we had no idea it would be so heartwarming.

The volunteers are always prepared for the unexpected. And they say they even enjoy the end-of-season scrambling to make sure every child is served.

Toy Fund volunteers come back for the mission and the moments.

The Press Herald Toy Fund uses donations from readers to buy toys and books for thousands of Maine children in need each holiday season.

Sue Taylor has been volunteering off and on with the Toy Fund for about 15 years. But her connection to it goes back decades.

I think it's important to be generous, especially when it's difficult.