Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) announced today that in association with the John Theissen Children’s Foundation, he is seeking donations of school supplies for the 2016-17 school year. The supplies will be distributed to underprivileged children from low-income families.

“The John Theissen Children’s Foundation has been conducting a ‘Back to School Program’ for many years. Back to school time can be extremely difficult for many children whose families cannot afford new clothes or school supplies. With your donation, you can make a child feel good and look forward to attending school,” McDonough said. “It has been my privilege to participate in this program for the last 11 years.”

Needed items include, but are not limited to backpacks, spiral notebooks, pencils, pens, crayons, markers and other classroom necessities. In addition, the foundation, through monetary donations, also provides new clothing for low-income children.

The collection runs now through September 2 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Items may be dropped off at McDonough’s District Office at 404 Bedford Avenue in Bellmore. For further information, please contact McDonough at (516) 409-2070 or via e-mail at mcdonoughd@assembly.state.ny.us.In addition, you can contact the John Theissen Children’s Foundation at (516) 679-5098 or online at their Web site.