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Holiday toy, coat, school supply drive to benefit NYers

The drive will begin on Monday, Nov. 18.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a holiday donation drive that will benefit New York residents. 

The drive will begin on Monday, Nov. 18. Much needed items include: unwrapped toys, new and gently used coats, and new school supplies. The donations will help assist community-based groups 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 in a release. “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.” 

Donations will be collected at the following locations from Nov. 18 through Dec. 13.

Western New York

If you want to ship a package that was ordered online, you can send it to this address:

Empire State Plaza
P1 South Dock J
Albany, New York 12242
Attn: NYS Holiday Drive

Other locations across the state to drop off donations:

Finger Lakes

Southern Tier

Central New York

Mohawk Valley

Capital Region

North Country

Mid-Hudson

New York City

Long Island

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