Truckload of Toys: Assemblyman Ra’s Annual Drive Delivers to Children Across the Community
Mineola Middle School student council members, Assistant Principal Ms. Nickole DiFilippi, Dean of Students Mr. Steve Benner, Principal Ms. Amy Trojanowski and 5th-grade teacher Ms. Jenna Cavuto.
Mr. Malinowski and Mrs. Gambino (left back row), along with their Kindergarteners and Franklin Square Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jared Bloom, Assemblyman Ra and Washington Street principal Mr. John Stella.
Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) is pleased to share the success of his annual toy drive. With the generosity of local schools and libraries, a 20-foot U‑Haul truck was packed with donations and delivered to the John Theissen Children’s Foundation and NYU Langone Hospital.
“I’m proud of our community for always showing up for one another,” said Ra. “The holiday season is when children need to feel most cared for and loved, and once again, we've helped make that possible. It’s rewarding to see the generosity that surrounds this effort year after year.”
“Thank you to everyone who donated this year, to the schools and libraries for collecting all the donations, and of course, to all the volunteers who again made this effort the success it was. Once again, we packed a 20‑foot U‑Haul full of toys—what an achievement!” Ra concluded.
The following schools and libraries participated in the 2025 Holiday Toy Drive: John Street School, Washington Street School, New Hyde Park Road School, Manor Oaks Elementary School, Jackson Avenue School, Mineola Middle School, Meadow Drive School, Cherry Lane School, Rushmore Avenue School, Franklin Square Public Library, West Hempstead Public Library, Hillside Public Library, Garden City Library and Williston Park Public Library.