Kolb Announces Start of 'Toys for Tots' Holiday Drive

Assemblyman Brian Kolb (R,C-Canandaigua) today kicked off his annual "Toys for Tots" holiday drive in cooperation with the United States Marine Corps Reserve.

"Each year, Toys for Tots continues to provide a message of joy and giving to millions of needy children across the country and here in New York," said Kolb. "I am hopeful that this year we can collect even more toys than last year."

Kolb noted that now through Dec. 14, residents can drop off new, unwrapped toys at his district office at 607 West Washington St., Suite 2, Geneva. Residents may also drop off toys at any of the following locations:

Canandaigua Veterans Affairs Hospital
Voluntary Service Office, Building 7
400 Fort Hill Ave.
Canandaigua, NY 14424 		Seneca County Chamber of Commerce
2020 Routes 5 & 20 West
Seneca Falls, NY 13148
Arby's Roast Beef Restaurant
280 Hamilton St.
Geneva, NY 14456 		Canandaigua Chamber of Commerce
113 South Main St.
Canandaigua, NY 14424
McMillan Realty
336 North Main St.
Canandaigua, NY 14424

Initiated in 1947 by USMC Reserve Maj. Bill Hendricks, Toys for Tots quickly became the nation's flagship Christmas endeavor. Since its inception, the Marines have distributed over 300 million toys to needy children.

For more information or to schedule a site collection before Dec. 15, please contact Kolb's district office at (315) 781-2030.

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