11/13/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/13/2024 11:30
Statewide Drive Begins November 18
Shipped Packages Accepted at the Empire State Plaza
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced New York's annual statewide holiday donation drive to benefit families in need will begin on Monday, Nov. 18. Donations of new unwrapped toys, new and gently used coats, and new school supplies are being sought to assist community-based organizations during the holiday giving season.
"Together, we can spread joy and hope this holiday season by supporting our community-based organizations through New York's statewide Toy, Coat and School Supply Drive," Governor Hochul said. "Every item collected is a reminder that kindness and generosity can brighten the lives of our children and families in need. Let's come together, New Yorkers, to ensure that every child feels the warmth of the holidays."
The New York State Office of General Services has set up drop-off locations across the State for businesses and individuals to bring the new unwrapped toys, coats, and school supplies, which will be distributed to families in underserved communities throughout New York.
The drop-off locations will collect donations from Nov. 18 through Dec. 13.
The drop-off locations are as follows:
Western New York
Finger Lakes
Southern Tier
Central New York
Mohawk Valley
Capital Region
North Country
Mid-Hudson
New York City
Long Island
Packages ordered online can be shipped to the following location:
Empire State Plaza
P1 South Dock J
Albany, New York 12242
NYS Holiday Drive