KAUKAUNA — The United Steelworkers and the Ahlstrom Thilmany paper mill in Kaukauna worked together to make Christmas enjoyable for the children in Outagamie County. 

A joint effort raised money and donations for Toys for Tots 2023.

Toys for Tots – Fox Cities will distribute toys to about 1,500 families thus year, up about 20 percent.

The Salvation Army – Fox Cities serves families in Appleton, Neenah, Menasha, Little Chute, Kimberly, Kaukauna, Combined Locks, Greenville, Grand Chute and Darboy.

Registration to receive toys for this year has ended. To sign up your children for next year, call Toys for Tots at (920) 734-3324.



Paid partnership with Fox Valley Outlet.




Paid partnership with StoneRidge Piggly Wiggly.






By Dan Plutchak

Dan Plutchak, born and raised in Kaukauna, is cofounder of Kaukauna Community News.