ALBANY, N.Y. – Governor Kathy Hochul announced the launch of New York’s annual statewide holiday donation drive, which will begin on Monday, Nov. 18, to support families in need. The drive encourages donations of new, unwrapped toys, new and gently used coats, and new school supplies to benefit community-based organizations during the holiday 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 designated drop-off locations throughout the state where businesses and individuals can bring their donations. The items collected will be distributed to families in underserved communities across New York. Donations will be accepted at these locations from Nov. 18 through Dec. 13.
Drop-Off Locations:
Western New York: Electric Tower – 535 Washington St., Buffalo; 95 Perry St., Buffalo
Finger Lakes: NYS State Police – 1155 Scottsville Rd., Rochester
Southern Tier: Binghamton State Office Building – 44 Hawley St., Binghamton; Henderson-Smith State Office Building – 107 Broadway, Hornell
Central New York: Senator John J. Hughes State Office Building – 333 E. Washington St., Syracuse
Mohawk Valley: Homer Folks Facility – 28 Hill St., Oneonta; Utica State Office Building – 207 Genesee St., Utica
Capital Region: Various locations, including Empire State Plaza and Harriman Campus, Albany
North Country: Dulles State Office Building – 317 Washington St., Watertown
Mid-Hudson: Eleanor Roosevelt State Office Building – 4 Burnett Blvd., Poughkeepsie
New York City: Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. State Office Building – 163 W. 125th St., NYC; Shirley A. Chisholm State Office Building – 55 Hanson Pl., Brooklyn
Long Island: Perry B. Duryea State Office Building – 250 Veterans Memorial Hwy., Hauppauge
Packages ordered online can also be shipped to Empire State Plaza, P1 South Dock J, Albany, N.Y., 12242.
For additional details, visit the New York State website for holiday drive information.
Source: Governor Kathy Hochul’s Office