Island Harvest is putting out
an urgent appeal for a different kind of donation this year.
The
hunger relief organization is
known for putting food on the table of Long Island homes. This year, Island Harvest is also helping deliver
presents.
"We have some families who
have never been able to provide Christmas gifts for their families because it's
just too impossible of a decision on how they're going to be able to afford
it," says Gianna Bottone, food drive coordinator for Island Harvest.
They are accepting donations of
toys for the holiday season and received a big donation Friday from
Ronkonkoma-based solar company Sun Nation.
The organizations hope that the
toy donations along with food and other essential items will help as many
children as possible to have
a merry Christmas.
Island Harvest and its partner
organizations also accept donations throughout the year.