N. Hempstead's 2nd Annual Veterans Donation Drive is Underway

Town of North Hempstead residents are asked to donate personal items that will be delivered to local veterans in need this holiday season.

Members of the community can drop-off their items at various locations in the Town of North Hempstead from now until Dec. 10. All items will be sent to the Northport Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

The Town has decided to hold another drive this year after last year’s extremely successful event.

“Last year we were able to donate over one hundred wrapped boxes containing toiletries such as soap, hair brushes, laundry detergent and more,” Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth said. “We want to provide the community with a way to give back to those who have served our country.”

Requested items include: liquid body soap, unscented body lotion, hair brushes, combs, deodorant, shaving cream, nail clippers, quad track razors, toothpaste (medium tube), toothbrushes, denture adhesive, denture cleanser, trial sized shampoo, clothing of all types (sizes large and up), silk scarves, hair accessories, ladies’ slippers, costume jewelry, small notepads, address books, lap blankets (approx. 36”x42”), powdered laundry detergent, coffee, new or gently used luggage (with wheels), plastic hangers, Forever postage stamps, phone cards, Shop & Stop gift cards, Petco gift cards and crayons, coloring books for children, new or used computers and Best Buy gift cards for webcams.

Donations can be dropped off at the following locations:

• Clinton G. Martin Park, located at 1601 Marcus Ave. in New Hyde Park
• Town Hall, located at 220 Plandome Road in Manhasset
• Michael J. Tully Park Aquatic Activity Center, located at 1801 Evergreen Ave. in New Hyde Park

For more information, call 311 or (516) 869-6311.

Image via TONH: Supervisor Judi Bosworth, Councilwoman Lee Seeman, Councilman Peter Zuckerman, and members of the Vietnam Veterans Association of Suffolk County Chapter 11 with gift-wrapped donation boxes in front of the Christmas Tree at the Northport VA.