In an effort to help deliver the gift of reading to less fortunate children in the United States, The UPS Store located at 3224 U.S. 41 West, supports the Toys for Tots Literacy Program. This year marks the 13th anniversary of The UPS Store Toys for Tots Literacy Program, launched in 2008 with the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. Together, UPS and The UPS Store network have contributed nearly $8 million and distributed more than 44 million books to the most economically disadvantaged children across the nation. The UPS Store locations collect donations year-round to benefit the Toys for Tots Literacy Program, with one hundred percent of the proceeds going to the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation to support local children and literacy programs. Every dollar helps put a book in the hands of a child in need, and thanks to the generosity of the Marquette community, The UPS Store in Marquette has delivered over $1,000 worth of books for local children through the Marquette-Alger Great Start Collaborativewitih its director Angela Miller-Porter shown above left. “The community’s participation in the Toys for Tots Literacy Program is a key component to the success of this program,” said The UPS Store Manager, Jack Lynch, above right. “This initiative provides us the unique opportunity to work with a nationally-recognized organization while making an impact in our local community, which is only possible because of thoughtful contributions from the people in this area.”