Brookhaven Town is preparing for its annual Holiday Toy Drive, a much-anticipated community event that brings local residents, families, and organizations together to support children and families during the festive season. Scheduled for December 12, 2025, the event will be broadcast live from the Brookhaven Town Hall lobby in Farmingville from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., hosted in partnership with JVC Broadcasting’s radio stations. The Town’s holiday drive aims to collect toys and gifts that will be distributed to families in need throughout the region, reinforcing Brookhaven’s strong community support traditions.
The broadcast will feature on-air personalities from local radio — including stations such as 103.9 LI News Radio, 98.3 KJOY, 94.3 THE SHARK, La Fiesta 98.5/96.9, and Party 105.3 — who will engage listeners, share stories, and encourage donations. The broadcast format is designed to make participation easy for residents: anyone dropping off new, unwrapped toys at Brookhaven Town Hall during the event can contribute to making the holiday season brighter for children across the county.
Preparations for the toy drive reflect months of planning by Town staff and volunteers. Organizers have coordinated logistics with local nonprofits, schools, and churches to ensure that donations are distributed efficiently once collected. Community leaders noted that past toy drives have made a substantial impact, with donations supporting hundreds of families throughout Suffolk County, and expressed optimism that this year’s event will build on that success.
While the focus is on toy collection, event planners also see the broadcast as an opportunity to foster community connection during a season that can be challenging for many families. Residents are encouraged to participate, whether by donating toys, volunteering time, or sharing information about the event with neighbors.