Assemblyman McDonough Announces 2011 School Supply Drive

New York State Assemblyman David G. McDonough, R-Merrick, announced earlier this week that in association with the John Theissen Children’s Foundation, he is seeking the donation of school supplies for the 2011-12 school year, which will then be distributed to underprivileged children from low-income families.

“The John Theissen Children’s Foundation has been conducting a ‘Back to School Program’ for several years. Back to school time can be extremely difficult for many children whose families cannot afford new clothes or school supplies," McDonough said. "With your donation, you can make a child feel good about themselves and look forward to attending school."

Donations that are being sought are supplies that include, but are not limited to, backpacks, spiral notebooks, pencils, pens, crayons, markers and other classroom necessities. In addition, the foundation, through monetary donations, also provides new clothing for children to wear.

The collection drive will run from July 12 through Aug. 26 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily. Items may be dropped off at McDonough’s District Office at 404 Bedford Avenue, Bellmore, New York.

For further information, please contact McDonough by calling (516) 409-2070 or via e-mail at mcdonoughd1@assembly.state.ny.us. In addition you can contact the John Theissen Children’s Foundation by calling (516) 679-5098, or by visiting their website at www.jtcf.org.