Where To Give This Holiday Season

As the holiday season rapidly approaches, it's important to think of those less fortunate. There are many places in Port Jefferson to go if you would like to help those in need.

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on East Main Street is hosting a clothing and toy drive for homeless Long Island children. The organization in charge of this drive is Holiday Magic Long Island which strives to help more than 4,000 children on Long Island.  Stacy's Pattern Finders will be responsible for more than 30 children alone. All donations are welcome but necessities may be more important.

"Last year we had parents begging us not to get the children the toys on their lists, their need for the clothing  was so great," said Stacy. "For those families, we included supermarket gift cards as well as the clothing and toys."

For information, contact Apattern@aol.com, call 928-5158.

• Where: , 128 East Main Street.
• When: Now through Christmas.

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in Port Jefferson is a drop off location for . Donate a new unwrapped gift.

• Where:  640 Belle Terre Road, Bldg A.
• When: Nov. 1 - Dec. 22



You can drop off a gently used or new coat to the collection center at . Paul McElderry, a licensed acupuncturist for the Center and a volunteer, said the drive is very important to the center. 

"We did this last year and had good success," he said.

• Where: , 640 Belle Terre Road, Bldg A.
• When: Nov. 19 - Dec. 17 



There are lots of convenient opportunities out there to make sure everyone will be warm this winter.  of Port Jefferson Station is also having a coat drive. For more information please call 631-474-9844.

• Where: , 4747-5 Nesconset Hwy, Port Jefferson Station.
• When: Thoroughout the holiday season.

will serve as a designated drop-off site for Island Harvest's annual , a lifeline for thousands of Long Islanders who struggle to put food on the table during the holidays. To lend a helping hand, Panera Bread is asking its neighbors to donate frozen turkeys, supermarket turkey coupons and non-perishable food items.

• Where: , 4959 Nesconset Hwy, Port Jefferson Station.
• When: On or before December 24th.

In addition to these featured charity drives, there are many others scattered throughout the town of Port Jefferson to help you give to those less fortunate.

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• What: A fundraiser to help out the Dublin Family who lost their house, pet and all belonging in a tragic fire. There will be drink specials, raffle drawing and 50/50 drawing.
• Where: , 109 Main St., Port Jefferson
• When: Dec. 1; 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

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• What:
• Where: Greek Orthodox Church of theAssumption, 430 Sheep Pasture Road
• When: November 20, 2010, 12pm – 3pm

• Who:
• What: Youth Group bread sale to fund soup kitchen
• Where: Christ Church Episcopal, 127 Barnum Ave
• When: You can purchase a loaf anytime until Nov. 21.  Pickup is available on Nov. 21 between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. $10 per loaf or $18 for two.

• Who:
• What: Hot Meal Program
• Where: Church of St Garard Majella, 300 Terryville Road
• When: Donations welcome anytime; hot meals are served Mon – Thurs: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; through the Christmas season

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• What: A children's charity providing financial, emotional and advocacy support for families with children with life-threatening illnesses
• Where: Friends of Karen Port Jefferson Office, 21 Perry Street
• When: Indefinetely, Mon – Fri, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

• Who:
• What: Rebbe's Tish, a food pantry program that helps feed the hungry in the local Port Jefferson Community
• Where: North Shore Jewish Center, 385 Old Town Road
• When: Indefinetely

• Who:
• What: Have you pet's picture taken with Santa Claus. $10 for a 5x7 print with additional prints $5 each.  All proceeds go to Save-A-Pet rescue shelter.
• Where: Save-A-Pet rescue shelter, 608 Route 112
• When: Dec. 4 and Dec. 12; 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

• Who:
• What: Local animals shelters are in need of pet food and other supplies. Donate through Nov. 29.
• Where: , 301 E Main St., Port Jefferson
• When: Now through Nov. 29