Town Of Huntington Launches Toys For Tots Campaign

HUNTINGTON, NY — Town of Huntington officials and members of the U.S. Marine Corps came together to announce the 2019 Toys for Tots Campaign on Tuesday.

New, unwrapped toys may be dropped off in Toys for Tots donation boxes at the following Town facilities now through Friday, Dec. 20:

• Huntington Town Hall, 100 Main St., Huntington
• Dix Hills Ice Rink, 575 Vanderbilt Parkway, Dix Hills 
• Town Senior Center, 423 Park Ave., Huntington

Donations can also be made at ToysForTots.org. Those who want to volunteer or host Toys for Tots donation boxes may contact Major Chuck Kilbride at 516-902-0934.

Supervisor Chad A. Lupinacci, Councilman Eugene Cook, Councilman Ed Smyth and Receiver of Taxes Jillian Guthman were joined by Major Chuck Kilbride, U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) (Retired), GySgt. John C. Sardine, USMC, Dr. Bobby Kalotee, co-chair, Long Island Toy for Tots Committee, and Robert Capodonna, Suffolk County Police Benevolent Association, to announce the Toys for Tots Campaign in the Town of Huntington Tuesday at Huntington Town Hall.

"We are here with the Marine Corps Reserve to announce our joint Toys for Tots initiative in the Town of Huntington and we are asking for your support," said Supervisor Chad A. Lupinacci. "The gift of a shiny new toy can show underprivileged children that someone cares, they haven’t been forgotten, and that Christmas hasn't passed him or her by. Thank you to Major Chuck Kilbride and the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Committee for all you do on behalf of the less fortunate children in our communities during the holiday season."

Since 1947, the Marine Corps Reserve has been making Christmas wishes come true for needy
children with their Toys for Tots campaign. Toys for Tots on Long Island makes a difference in
the lives of less fortunate children in our communities.

"I am proud to be able to stand here with the United States Marine Corps Reserve today, as
they are not only heroes for serving our great nation, but for serving the children in our
community," Councilman Eugene Cook said. "I am thankful to know that their efforts will ensure that no parent goes through this holiday season not being able to watch their child open a holiday gift. As there is no greater joy as seeing your child happy."

Smyth and Guthman also praised the Marines and the Huntington community.