By Forum Staff
State Sen. Joe Addabbo (D-Woodhaven) recently dropped off the first round of supplies to the St. Albans Community Living Center at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs NY Harbor Healthcare System. It is part of a perpetual clothing and supply drive he is conducting both of his offices to collect clothing and other goods for veterans in need.
Requested items must be new: sneakers, slippers, sweatpants, pants and jeans, hoodies, bodywash, razors and shaving cream, washcloths (neutral colors), male t-shirts (5 pack), male socks (crew), male underwear (5 pack), bath towels (neutral colors). Clothing sizes should be medium, large, extra-large or 2XL.
Items can be dropped off during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Addabbo’s District Office, located at 84-16 Jamaica Ave. in Woodhaven or at his office in Middle Village, located at 66-85 73rd Place.
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Items can be dropped off at Addabbo’s District Office, located at 84-16 Jamaica Ave. in Woodhaven or at his office in Middle Village, located at 66-85 73rd Pl. (pictured).
Once enough items are collected, they will be distributed to veteran organizations in the community and then collection will begin again. Items will be distributed as long as need exists.
“This drop off is only the beginning, and it’s a wonderful feeling to give back to those who sacrificed so much for our country,” said Addabbo, a longtime member of the Senate Committee on Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs. “My office will continue this mission and give items to as many local veterans groups as we can.”
If you have any questions or would like more information, call Addabbo’s office at (718) 738-1111.
