Brookhaven Town and JVC Broadcasting host annual holiday toy drive


Neil A. Manzella Council District 3 | Town of Brookhaven

Brookhaven Town and JVC Broadcasting will hold a live on-air holiday toy drive on December 13. The event will take place at the Brookhaven Town Hall lobby from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., featuring broadcasts from all JVC Broadcasting Radio Stations. These include My Country 96.1, LI News Radio 103.9, LaFiesta 98.5, Big 98.1; En Vivo 93.3 FM / 1440 AM, and Party 105.3.

Residents are encouraged to participate by donating new, unwrapped toys suitable for children aged infant to 15 years old. Last year’s drive saw donations of thousands of toys, including board games, footballs, dolls, and bicycles.

The INTERFACE Toy Drive is organized by the Town of Brookhaven Youth Bureau and aims to support families in need during the holiday season. For further details about the Toy Drive or other programs offered by the Youth Bureau, individuals can call 631-451-8011 or visit www.brookhavenny.gov.

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