NASCAR Collaboration and Local Franchise Initiatives Help Toys for Tots Collect, Organize, and Distribute Toys to Children and Families Nationwide

CHARLESTON, S.C., Nov. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage kicked off the holiday giving season with a special collaboration to benefit the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots program ahead of a nationwide campaign. During the Oct. 30 race at Martinsville Speedway, NASCAR driver Timmy Hill took the wheel of the No. 56 Hill Motorsports truck featuring a co-branded Marine Toys for Tots wrap. The collaboration helped bring greater visibility to the holiday campaign among NASCAR fans, encouraging more people to get involved in supporting children and families in need.

“Being able to represent UNITS and Toys for Tots at Martinsville for the past three years has been really special to me. As a driver, you don’t always get the opportunity to represent something bigger than racing, and having Toys for Tots on our truck is a great way to help bring attention to a cause that touches so many families,” said Hill. “Knowing that we can play a small part in helping make the holidays brighter for kids makes it that much more meaningful. I’m proud to be a part of this partnership and thankful to UNITS for making it happen.”

Beyond its NASCAR collaboration, UNITS supports Toys for Tots through its network of locally owned and operated franchise locations, which provide portable storage containers to help local campaigns collect, organize and distribute donations. UNITS franchise locations have historically donated hundreds of containers to Toys for Tots chapters across the country, helping volunteers manage the logistics of seasonal toy drives.

“UNITS’ longstanding partnership helps our Marines and volunteers bring the joy of Christmas to children in need,” said Lieutenant General James B. Laster, U.S. Marines (Retired), President and CEO of the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. “Their storage and moving support during the busy holiday season helps our local campaigns collect and distribute donated toys, giving more parents the opportunity to put gifts under the tree and bringing hope to families across the Nation.”

By providing additional storage capacity, UNITS helps local Toys for Tots campaigns manage high volumes of donations, keep collection operations organized and move gifts efficiently to families before the holidays. That added capacity helps volunteers focus on getting toys into the hands of children who might otherwise go without. This support continues in 2026, with franchise owners contributing resources to help local campaigns reach even more families. Two examples in Minneapolis and Northern Virginia illustrate how UNITS teams work alongside Toys for Tots coordinators and community partners to make the giving season possible.

Local Franchise Owners Help Bring Holiday Giving to Their Communities

Across the country, UNITS franchise owners are working directly with local Toys for Tots campaigns to provide the space and logistical support needed to manage seasonal donations. UNITS Franchising Group salutes Rich Mast of UNITS of Minneapolis for introducing UNITS to Toys for Tots on a national scale. Mast began volunteering five years ago after approaching a local Marine to ask how he could help. Since then, he has become a key logistics partner, donating his time, warehouse space, and portable storage containers.

Mast has provided dozens of containers to support the campaign’s collection and distribution efforts, working with local businesses, schools and veterans’ organizations. He also supports community collection events, including an annual holiday parade that brings law enforcement agencies from across Minnesota together to collect toys. Residents and businesses can find local collection information through the Minneapolis-area Toys for Tots campaign.

In Northern Virginia, Kris Kay of UNITS of Northern Virginia has partnered with Marine Toys for Tots for seven years, helping expand collection opportunities throughout the region. This year, UNITS is providing portable storage containers at 14 collection hub sites spanning from Fredericksburg to Northern Virginia, giving businesses and community members convenient locations to contribute toys. The franchise also coordinates the transportation of collected donations to the Quantico Toys for Tots campaign for distribution to local families and has made part of its facility available to support campaign operations.

Kay works with campaign organizers well ahead of the holiday season to coordinate logistics and connect with additional business partners, including local fire departments. The campaign’s annual December event at the Marine Corps War Memorial brings military personnel and community members together to collect toys. Residents can find local drop-off information through the Quantico-area Toys for Tots campaign.

A Nationwide Commitment to Holiday Giving

These local efforts are part of UNITS’ broader relationship with Marine Toys for Tots. The company continues to encourage its franchise owners to support local campaigns with containers and other resources that help make holiday giving more accessible and efficient. Through its network of locally owned and operated franchises, UNITS remains committed to supporting the communities it serves and helping organizations deliver meaningful assistance to families during the holiday season.

“Toys for Tots has a meaningful impact on children and families in communities across the country, and we’re proud to support its mission,” said Michael McAlhany, CEO of UNITS Franchising Group. “From our NASCAR partnership to the work our franchise owners do locally, we’re able to contribute in practical ways that help campaigns reach more families during the holiday season.”

To find a UNITS Moving and Portable Storage location in your neighborhood, please visit: www.unitsstorage.com. To learn more about Toys for Tots or find a local campaign, visit toysfortots.org.

About UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage

UNITS Moving and Portable Storage provides portable moving and storage solutions for homeowners, businesses, restoration professionals, contractors and customers across the country. Through its network of locally owned and operated franchise locations, UNITS delivers clean, secure and weather resistant portable storage containers directly to customers for moving, storage and business use. With a focus on dependable service, transparent pricing and local ownership, UNITS continues to live its brand promise: Moving and Storage from Neighbors You Trust.

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