Jill Biden has told children from military families who helped the White House donate toys for the annual Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots campaign to remember that they are loved.

Jill Biden and military kids are sorting toys donated by the White House to the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program.

Thousands of gifts were passed out to children in the community at the Toys for Tots giveaway, relieving pressure for some families.

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden helped pack presents for children and encouraged holiday cheer as the White House marked the 75th anniversary of Toys for Tots at an event hosted by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve.

Tis the season of giving! Toys for Tots is ramped up this year and is trying to help thousands of families and children across the San Antonio community.

First Lady Jill Biden read excerpts from “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” on Friday as part of a charity event that provides toys to needy children for the holidays.

SAN ANTONIO – As Marines and volunteers sorted toys in a Northeast Side warehouse Friday morning, Toys for Tots coordinator Staff Sgt. Jaramillo expects Toys for Tots will provide gifts over the next two weekends for even more than the 9,000 kids they did last year. But you know, we’re hoping to still continue with the two toys per child,” Jaramillo said Friday morning. As more donations came in Friday - both toys and money - Jaramillo became more optimistic about being able to get each kid their two toys. Many of the Toys for Tots donation locations have already delivered their gifts, but the program is still accepting toys.