from the Meadowlands Media Relations Department

East Rutherford, NJ — This holiday season will be a little brighter for hundreds of area children thanks to a massive donation to the Marine Corps Toys for Tots program by Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment.

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Hundreds of toys were collected during the past three weeks by the employees and customers at the Meadowlands.

Hundreds of toys were collected during the past three weeks by the employees and customers at the Meadowlands. The Meadowlands has participated in the Toys for Tots program for more than a decade.

“I am so proud of all of our employees and guests that made donations this year,” said Jason M. Settlemoir, GM/CEO of Meadowlands Racing and Entertainment. “You can’t help but smile when you think about all of the children who will have a special holiday season that otherwise might not have received any gifts.”

Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment hosts live harness racing Friday and Saturday nights beginning at 7:15 p.m. General admission and parking is free.