ORONO – The University of Maine will team up with the United States Marine Corps Reserves for the annual Toys 4 Tots program.

Representatives from the Marine Corps will be on hand at four sporting events to collect donated items and distribute them to those in need for the holidays. Fans are asked to donate an unwrapped toy.

The program begins with tonight’s men’s hockey game against Merrimack College. Game time is at 7.

The Marines will also be on hand for the men’s hockey game against Northeastern University on Dec. 10 (7 p.m.); the women’s basketball game against Stonehill College on Nov. 11 (7 p.m.) and the men’s 7:30 p.m. basketball game against Morgan State on Dec. 5.