Families received gifts this season through Brookhaven’s Annual Youth Bureau INTERFACE Holiday Toy Drive, which brightened the holidays for 7,375 children across the town.
The annual toy drive reflects a broad community effort involving residents, local businesses, nonprofits, and volunteers who collect, organize, and distribute toys and gifts in the weeks leading up to the holidays.
Supervisor Dan Panico praised the collaboration that made the program possible. “It’s always incredible to see how this toy drive makes the holidays brighter for families throughout Brookhaven,” he said. “I thank our residents, local businesses, and Youth Bureau staff for coming together to create this holiday magic.”
The INTERFACE Holiday Toy Drive is one of Brookhaven’s largest seasonal outreach initiatives and is coordinated through the town’s Youth Bureau. Volunteers play a key role in sorting thousands of donated items and ensuring families receive gifts in time for the holidays.
INTERFACE is a partnership between individuals, good corporate neighbors, and the town, united in a common effort to assist less fortunate residents. The program provides goods and services to families in need while also addressing broader social challenges in the community.
Approximately 100 corporations, nonprofit agencies, and community and fraternal organizations participate in INTERFACE programs throughout the year.
Residents seeking more information about INTERFACE initiatives can visit the Youth Bureau’s Community Programs page or call 631-451-8026.