Lightning, Marine Corps partner with PODS for holiday toy drives

TAMPA BAY -The Tampa Bay Lightning is partnering with the United States Marine Corps Reserve and PODS ® Moving & Storage to host two drives at AMALIE Arena for the Toys for Tots program on Ford Thunder Alley prior to Bolts home games on Saturday, December 2 versus the San Jose Sharks and on Tuesday, December 5 against the New York Islanders. This collection will give fans the opportunity to share in the season of giving with the Lightning and bring smiles to the faces of children who are underserved. PODS is the official moving and storage provider of the Lightning.

Along with members of the United States Marine Corps Reserve and the Bolts Better Halves, the Lightning will be accepting donations of new, unwrapped toys on Ford Thunder Alley beginning two hours before puck-drop through game time prior to both games. There will be a PODS container present and donation boxes will also be located on Ford Thunder Alley. Fans donating will receive a retail coupon to be used at Tampa Bay Sports for $10 off a one-time purchase of $50 or more.
The Toys for Tots Foundation, a community supported non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, seeks to unite local communities across the United States for three months each year through the Toy for Tots program in collecting and distributing toys to less fortunate children during Christmas as a means to share a message of hope that will help contribute to better communities in the future.