Clinton took part in a holiday food and toy distribution program in Harlem that was organized by the Feed the Children, a nonprofit organization.

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In another bid to set itself apart from the competition this holiday season, the retailer introduced a toy reservation program, which allowed shoppers to place 50 hot toys on hold.

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The bag is filled with a program, toy products supplied by corporate sponsors and food.

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As part of the program, children also swapped toy guns for bicycles, electronic devices and toys.

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Timothy Anthamatten said the Toys for Tots program there was also seeing a 30 percent decrease in toy and monetary donations.

CNN: Marines face toy deficit as Christmas nears

With demand up due to the poor economy and toy donations down, Toys for Tots, the Marine Corps' program that distributes Christmas toys to children in need, is facing one of its toughest years, according to Bill Grein, the Toys for Tots Foundation vice president.

CNN: Marines face toy deficit as Christmas nears