Sen. Mayer Youth Advisory Council Coat And Diaper Drive POSTPONED

PORT CHESTER, NY — State Senator Shelley B. Mayer’s Youth Advisory Council will hold its 2nd Annual Coat and Diaper Drive at Port Chester Village Hall on the new date, next Saturday, Feb. 5. from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The forecast Nor'easter on Jan 29, has forced organizers to change the date of the collection drive to the following Saturday, Feb 5.

This drive-thru, drop-off event will benefit The Sharing Shelf, an organization dedicated to fighting clothing insecurity in Westchester County.

"I’m extremely proud of my Youth Advisory Council for their dedication to our neighbors, especially during these cold winter months," Mayer said in a statement announcing this year's event. "They were very successful with this event last year, collecting over 250 coats for those in need. We look forward to this year’s drive and thank our donors in advance for their generosity."

Donors are asked to remain inside their vehicles while making their donations. Masked volunteers will be on-site at Port Chester Village Hall, located at 222 Grace Church Street, to take donations directly from vehicles.

"We are grateful to the Youth Advisory Council and Senator Mayer for their partnership and for highlighting clothing insecurity and diaper poverty," The Sharing Shelf Executive Director Deborah Blatt explained. "This drive will have a direct and immediate impact on local families."

Needed items include:

• Coats (new or gently used)
• Diapers
• Baby wipes
• Face masks

For more information, email smayer@nysenate.gov or call (914) 934-5250.

This story was updated to reflect the event being rescheduled due to weather.