Coming off the huge success of its holiday toy drive, the Town of Brookhaven is once again mobilizing residents to help neighbors in need, this time through its annual winter coat drive.
Supervisor Dan Panico announced that Brookhaven’s Youth Bureau INTERFACE Coat Drive will run from January 9 through February 6, collecting new and gently used coats to support individuals and families facing the winter cold.
“Each donation to this drive gives the gift of warmth to those in need,” Panico said. “The continued success of this program reflects the generosity and compassion of our residents.”
Donations may be dropped off at several locations, including Brookhaven Town Hall in Farmingville, the Highway Department in Coram, the Henrietta Acampora Recreation Center in Blue Point, the New Village Recreation Center in Centereach, the Rose Caracappa Senior Center in Mount Sinai, the Brookhaven Town Vehicle Control Building in Patchogue, the Brookhaven Town Parks and Recreation Department in Centereach, and the Village of Lake Grove Hall and Recreation Building.
Approximately 100 corporations, not-for-profit agencies, and fraternal organizations participate in INTERFACE, making it one of the Town’s most wide-reaching community support initiatives.
Residents seeking more information about the coat drive or the INTERFACE program can contact the Youth Bureau at 631-451-8026 or visit brookhavenny.gov.