The Marine Corps' Toys for Tots program has gotten significantly fewer donated toys this year -- 220,000 as of Wednesday, compared with more than 486,000 toys in 2007. As a result, schools and other groups are being told not to expect a toy-drop from Toys for Tots this Christmas, unless a burst of last-minute generosity turns things around.

"We are definitely low on toys," said Marine Sgt. Carlos Rivas,...