Rockland Starts 3rd Annual Toy and Clothing Drive

ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY — Hoping to spread holiday spirit to the children served by the Department of Social Services, Rockland County's 3rd Annual Toy and Clothing Drive will begin Nov. 25. The drive takes place each year to ensure that every child in Rockland has a gift to open for the holidays.

Residents are encouraged to donate new, unwrapped toys, gifts and clothing during the drive.

“We all have so much to be thankful for as we enter the holiday season," said County Executive Ed Day. "Please consider donating to our Annual Toy and Clothing Drive and help us help those children who need some warmth and a smile this holiday season. Thank you in advance for your generosity and support."

Toys and gifts are requested for children ages newborn to age 18. The drive will run through Dec. 20.

“For our kids in foster care and the Emergency Family Shelter the holidays can sometimes be a challenging time and your donation of a toy or clothing can make all the difference in improving the lives of those children," said Commissioner Joan Silvestri of the Department of Social Services.

You can find collection boxes at these locations:

• County Office Building – Front Lobby, 11 New Hempstead Road, New City, NY
• County Clerk’s Office – Front Lobby, 1 South Main Street # 100, New City, NY
• Building A – Front Lobby next to Security and Back Entrance of Floor 2, 50 Sanatorium Road, Pomona, NY
• DSS Office at Building C – Front Lobby, 50 Sanatorium Road, Pomona, NY
• DSS Office at Building L – First Floor Break Room and Second Floor outside WMS office, 50 Sanatorium Road, Pomona, NY
• Building T – TRIPS Ready Room, 50 Sanatorium Road, Pomona, NY