Suffolk County legislators are running a "comfort a family" drive around the area.
Residents are invited to donate new or gently used comforters that will be distributed by Family Service League, Island Harvest and other organizations to those who need warm bedding.
Those still suffering from the effects of Super Storm Sandy will also receive donations from Delta Airlines and the Disaster Recovery International Foundation.
Suffolk County Legis. William R. Spencer, Lou D’Amaro and Steve Stern, all of Huntington, and Rob Calarco and Deputy Presiding Officer Wayne Horsley are playing host to the drive in Huntington and Babylon. Collection boxes will be placed in about 15 locations until Jan. 15.
“The idea to collect new and gently used comforters was conceived several months ago with the intention to help our Suffolk County residents and veterans in need,” Spencer said. “We now know that the need is even greater as at least 2,000 homes on Long Island have been devastated by Super Storm Sandy. In the holiday spirit, any donations of new or gently-used, clean comforters and blankets will be happily received and distributed to those in need.”
Patrice Radowitz, public relations director for Family Residence & Essential Enterprises, said, “Even now, over a month later, there are still so many people who do not have heat or electricity. We have had warmer days here and there, but many cold winter nights are ahead of us. I am so thrilled about this comforter drive and knowing that efforts are being made to assist those who have been hit the hardest.”
Legislator Spencer’s district office at 15 Park Circle, Suite 209, Centerport will have a box for collection of donated comforters and blankets.
Full list of drop-off locations.
Office of Legislator William R. Spencer
15 Park Circle, Ste. 209, Centerport
Office of Legislator Wayne Horsley
123 No. Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst
Office of Legislator Rob Calarco
90 W. Main Street. Suite 2N, Patchogue
Office of Legislator Lou D’Amaro
130 W. Jericho Turnpike, Huntington Station
Office of Legislator Steve Stern
1842 E. Jericho Turnpike, Huntington
Family Service League
790 Park Avenue, Huntington
Huntington Station Enrichment Center
1264 New York Ave, Huntington Station
Huntington Fire Department
1 Leverich Place, Huntington
Babylon Town Hall
200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst
Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE)
120 Plant Avenue, Hauppauge
Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE)
191 Bethpage Sweet Hollow Road, Old Bethpage
Suffolk County Legislature
W.H. Rogers Building
725 Veterans Memorial Highway, Hauppauge
Suffolk County Legislature
Evan K. Griffing Building
300 Center Drive, Riverhead
