For Staten Islanders Looking To Give Or Receive For Local Children: Toy Drives, Food Drives, Toy & Clothing Giveaways Benefiting Local Families Starting Today, Continuing This Week – Many Holiday Activities For Kids
Below, readers can learn about toy drives and giveaways (of both toys and coats) occurring on the island, starting this afternoon. Some require brand new, unwrapped toys, other allow for new toys that are not in their original packaging.
The below events are this week:
NYC Taxi & Limousine Comm. Is Giving Away Toys To Member Drivers For Their Families, Since These Parents Often Work Long Hours, Leaving Little Shopping Time:
TLC/NYSFTD will make up to two toys available for each TLC-licensed driver visiting TLC’s Long Island City Licensing facility, where hundreds of drivers pass through each day as they conduct routine business.
At TLC’s LIC Licensing Facility, 31-00 47th Avenue (The Falchi Building), 3rd floor, Long Island City, NY 11101, TODAY 9am-3pm. Event will launch with brief remarks from NYSFTD President Steven Rivera and TLC Commissioner David Do.
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For CM Hanks giveaway from the above drive event:
Registration is required for the giveaway event, and adults must be accompanied by the child for whom the gift is intended:
I am pleased to share that my office is partnering with Yeled V’Yalda to host a Holiday Toy Giveaway for families in our community. This event is an opportunity to support one another and ensure every child has something to enjoy this holiday season.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, December 17
Time: 4 PM to 7 PM
Location: 20 Park Hill Circle, Staten Island, NY
Registration is required. You can sign up here:
I look forward to seeing you and your families there.
Venues on the Terrace Hosts Toy Giveaway on December 17th
Unused unwrapped toys can be donated Monday through Friday at the locations shown in the second flyer, below. The giveaway is on Wednesday, and all are welcome to join in the fun, featuring snacks, toys, photos with Santa Claus AND the Grinch!
About the event:
UPDATE-Still in need of toy donations please DM or contact 1-718-810-9866 for donations or pick up
Each year this event grows bigger, brighter, and more meaningful all thanks to YOU, our amazing community.
Please make sure to sign up using the QR codes to secure your spot!
If you’d like to help bring even more smiles this year, we are gladly accepting:
Your support helps us create a Holiday full of joy, love, and unforgettable memories for the kids in our community.
Let’s make this holiday season the best one yet!
The RSVP link is https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf6V5snvndlZQjpA3f7kJPNhNuwMbs0Vu55o8S4uikQ1VrYAw/viewform?pli=1
To donate toys for the above event:
The following Toy Drive event is ongoing through December 16th:
The following toy drive is occurring through December 18th:
We have been running a toy drive with WhereToTurn.Org, a non-profit here in Staten Island, and we would like to get the word out that we have our toy request forms for deserving families in need now online on our website. To receive a toy for your child, please fill out the Toy Drive Request Form: https://where-to-turn.org/toy-request-form/
Families will be contacted to schedule a pickup for their toys. Donors can drop off their toys until the 18th:
The Uncle Chase Foundation Is Hosting A Toy Giveaway On Saturday, December 20th
Child must be present to receive a toy for each of them, and there are also many fun family-oriented activities.
Lighthouse Church On Staten Island Giveaway Same Day As Above:
Our Christmas Toy Givieaway !!!
Children ages 1-12
Saturday, December 20th from 1pm – 4pm
399 Lake Ave, Staten Island, NY, 10303
COME JOIN US!
And finally, for the week before Christmas, the following giveaway events are happening (from DocumentedNY):
Winter Wonderland Event – Stapleton
- Community Health Center of Richmond – Stapleton/St. George Health Center (135 Canal Street, Suite 300, Staten Island)
- Monday, December 22 from 10 to 12 p.m.
- Free gifts for children ages newborn to 12 years old. Children must be present to receive gifts. No registration required.
Winter Wonderland Event – Port Richmond
- Community Health Center of Richmond – Port Richmond location (235 Port Richmond, Staten Island)
- Monday, December 22 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Free gifts for children ages newborn to 12 years old. Children must be present to receive gifts. No registration required.
The Below Toy Drive Is Hosted By Straight Razor Barber Shop and Runs Until December 22nd For Pediatric Patients At The Hospital, And Through The 24th For Local Families via GoodWill:
From Asm. Pirozzolo regarding his currently ongoing food drive for Staten Islanders:
As the holiday season approaches, so does the fear of food insecurity for many Staten Islanders. To do what we can, and build on the massive success of our Thanksgiving drive, I have launched another food drive effort running NOW – December 22nd.
If you are able to make a donation of non-perishable food items, we have two drop-off locations open during the week: my office at 2090 Victory Blvd and Valley Bank at 1731 Victory Blvd. More info on the flyer below.
Thank you for your support! Please reach out if you have any questions!
The below events have already occurred or completed:
From Borough President Fossella:
Join us in bringing joy to children in need through our Holiday Toy Drive. We will be collecting toys through tomorrow in our partnership with Joyce’s Tavern.
Our Amazon Wish List has toys for children of all ages: Puzzles, books, board games, dolls, action figures — and more.
To donate toys, scan the the QR code on the flier or visit the Wish List: https://a.co/h3XJVnN.
There are two options for delivery. If you donate through the Wish List, all toys will be delivered to Borough Hall. Toys can also be dropped off at Joyce’s Tavern, which is located at 3823 Richmond Ave.
We hope you will join us in spready the holiday spirit to our children in need this season.
Coat and Clothing Giveaway This Afternoon:
Children must be present to receive a free coat, Amazon giveaways, and other festive events:
Councilmember Kamillah Hanks Is Hosting A Toy Giveaway:
The toy drive is occuring Saturday, December 13th, with Santa and a Tree Lighting ceremony:
Also Happening This Afternoon!
Room At the Inn Toy Giveaway
We covered the drive for this giveaway here
- Central Family Life Center (59 Wright Street, Staten Island)
- Saturday, December 13 from 12 to 3 p.m.
- Register here using your family’s NYC Public Schools identification. Contact 718-273-8414 for more information.
Banner Image: Nutcrackers and toys for kids. Image Credit – Alexandra
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