CAST Calling On Community To Make Holidays Bright For Families In Need

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NORTH FORK, NY — The holidays are a time of giving, and the Center for Advocacy, Support and Transformation, (CAST), is calling on the community to help make the holidays brighter for families in need on the North Fork.

CAST's Holiday Toy Drive is now underway; the organization is collecting new, unwrapped toys for children of all ages through December 16.

This year, CAST has a special request: The group is especially in need of gifts for teens; items to donate include:

• Speakers, headphones
• Yetis, Hydroflasks
• Card games
• Adult Lego sets
• Room decor

• Makeup and hair tools
• Winter accessories
• Sports equipment
• Toolboxes
• Jewelry

• Throw blankets
• Crewnecks, hoodies
• Fishing gear
• Art supplies
• Slippers

And, in addition, CAST is offering the community a chance to share in the holiday magic: CAST is looking for volunteers to assist with toy distribution from December 16 to 19.

If interested, contact mmerrill@castnorthfork.org or sign up here.

"Your time and effort will ensure every family has a joyful holiday experience!" CAST representatives said.

Drop off locations are listed below, or click here.

Donations can also be mailed to CAST at P.O. Box 1566, Southold, NY 11971 or delivered to the CAST office in Southold, at 53930 Main Road

"Thank you for helping us spread holiday cheer!" CAST representatives said.