Chronicle’s Toy Drive spreads holiday cheer

Donated gifts will go to residents living in Queens homeless shelters

by Kristen Guglielmo

Associate Editor

In the heart of the North Pole, where the hustle and bustle mirrors that of NYC, Santa is tackling the usual array of holiday tasks with his helpers.

In the spirit of giving, the Queens Chronicle is once again calling on those willing to step into the role of Santa’s helpers for its 27th annual Toy Drive, which aims to bring joy to the holiday season for children, teenagers and families in Queens’ homeless shelters.

The Chronicle is requesting contributions of brand-new, unused and unwrapped toys, games, puzzles, art supplies and various other items suitable for boys and girls spanning all age groups, from infants to teenagers.

age groups to prepare for the impending winter, as well as cosmetics, personal care items and gift cards.

These donations will be distributed to numerous homeless shelters throughout the borough, brightening the holiday season for those who need it most.

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The Chronicle is also accepting donations of clothing, hats, gloves and scarves for all

The deadline for donations is Monday, Dec. 18.

All gift items can be brought to the Queens Chronicle office at 71-19 80 St., Suite 8-201, at The Shops at Atlas Park mall in Glendale during business hours: Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The office is above Home Goods, and one enters the building where the sign says The Offices at Market Plaza.

Donations also can be dropped off at the following locations during their regular business hours:

• State Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. at 84-16

Jamaica Ave. in Woodhaven;

• Assemblyman Ed Braunstein at 213-33 39 Ave., Suite 238, in Bayside;

• Councilman Bob Holden at 58-38 69 St. in Maspeth; and

• Goldfish Swim School at 71-03 80 St., Space 7-110, in Glendale.

Anyone seeking additional information on the toy drive is asked to call the Chronicle’s Stela Barbu at (718) 205-8000. Q