Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus announced that Santa’s Toy Box, the annual toy drive for disadvantaged children in Orange County, will begin collecting donations of new toys and games over Thanksgiving weekend and continue through December 23.
“Generosity is what the holidays are all about,” Neuhaus said. “There are families in Orange County that unfortunately can’t provide gifts for their children and even the smallest gift can make a difference. I encourage residents who can to donate a new, unwrapped toy so children who wouldn’t otherwise, can experience the joy of receiving a gift this year.”
Donations will be distributed to families in Orange County via organizations such as the Farmworkers Community Center, and the Emergency Housing Group. Santa’s Toy Box has been in operation for 34 years and is sponsored by the Orange County Department of Parks with invaluable assistance from New Winds Opportunity Center and Rehabilitation Support Services.
Collection boxes for new toys and games will be available at the following locations in Orange County:
Graham M. Skea Lodge: Thomas Bull Memorial Park- Route 416, Campbell Hall
Orange Ulster BOCES: Special Education Building, Gibson Road, Goshen
BOCES Regional Educational Center at Arden Hill: 4 Harriman Drive, Goshen
Hamptonburgh Town Hall: 18 Bull Road, Campbell Hall
Campbell Hall General Store: 2823 Route 207, Campbell Hall
Montgomery Town Hall: 110 Bracken Road
Middletown Recreation Department: 47 Academy Avenue
Cornwall Town Hall: 183 Main Street
New Windsor Recreation Department: 555 Union Avenue
Union Avenue Community Fitness Center: 565 Union Avenue, New Windsor
Newburgh Free Library: Main Branch, 124 Grand Street
Newburgh Free Library: Newburgh Mall Branch, Route 300
Gold’s Gym: 15 Racquet Road, Newburgh
Town of Newburgh Town Hall: 1496 Route 300
Town of Newburgh Recreation Department: Corner of Route 300 and Route 32
Desmond Campus: 6 Albany Post Road, Balmville