{"id":59708,"date":"2025-12-03T15:17:11","date_gmt":"2025-12-03T15:17:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/59708\/"},"modified":"2025-12-03T15:17:11","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T15:17:11","slug":"where-to-donate-for-the-holidays-in-western-queens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/59708\/","title":{"rendered":"where to donate for the holidays in western Queens"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t<img width=\"1070\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/9hugs2.jpg\" class=\"crop-center wp-post-image\" alt=\"9hugs2\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"  \/>\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>Where to donate for the holidays in western Queens.<\/p>\n<p>Photo credit: 9 H.U.G.S<\/p>\n<p>\t\t Search our comprehensive guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/events.qns.com\/?utm_source=qns&amp;utm_medium=oneliner&amp;utm_campaign=thingstodo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">things to do in Queens<\/a> for more local events \u2014 or <a href=\"https:\/\/events.qns.com\/add-your-event\/?utm_source=qns&amp;utm_medium=oneliner&amp;utm_campaign=thingstodo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">submit your own<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>The month of December presents the perfect opportunity to lend a hand to families as the <a href=\"https:\/\/qns.com\/2025\/12\/western-queens-holiday-shopping-guide-on-a-budget\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">holiday season<\/a> begins. <\/p>\n<p>There are many local businesses that are hosting an array of events from toy drives to winter coat drives, food donation events and more. If you\u2019re looking for a meaningful way to give back to the community and help others in need, here is a list of events in western Queens to give back to families, for everyone to enjoy a warm and fulfilling holiday season.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-592434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2024_Winter-Wonder_EHatzithomas-37-1280x720-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\"  \/>QBG\u2019s coat drive is available until Dec. 21. Photo credit: Queens Botanical Garden<br \/>\nQueens Botanical Garden Winter Coat Drive<\/p>\n<p>The Queens Botanical Garden has been hosting a winter coat drive, which began on Nov. 1 and runs until Dec. 21, from 9 a.m. \u2013 4:30 p.m. Participants are welcome to bring new or gently used coats to their collection spot on The Terrace which will be given to New York Cares, who are running their annual winter coat drive to be distributed to help those in need.<\/p>\n<p>43-50 Main St., Flushing\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/queensbotanical.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">queensbotanical.org<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p>Instagram: @queensbotanicalgarden<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-588956\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Rivercrest.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"458\"  \/>Photo credit: Rivercrest\n<\/p>\n<p>Queens Rugby Club Winter Coat Drive<\/p>\n<p>The Queens Rugby Club is partnering with The New York International FC for a winter coat drive, which is available until Dec. 15. Those interested in donating new or gently used winter coats can bring them to local businesses, such as Rivercrest and Well Kept Barbershop, both located in Astoria, or drop them off at an NYIFC match.<\/p>\n<p>Rivercrest\n<\/p>\n<p>33-15 Ditmars Ave., Astoria\n<\/p>\n<p>Well Kept Barbershop\n<\/p>\n<p>30-11 32nd St. Astoria<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-592435\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Wellkept.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"531\" height=\"700\"  \/>Well-Kept Barbershop is hosting its 7th Annual Holiday Drive. Photo credit: Well Kept Barbershop\n<\/p>\n<p>7th Annual Holiday Drive at Well Kept Barbershop<\/p>\n<p>Well Kept Barbershop is also hosting its own holiday drive, where they will be accepting donations such as used or new toys, books, and warm coats for families in need. Donations may be dropped off at the barbershop and will be accepted until December 22.<\/p>\n<p>Well Kept Barbershop\n<\/p>\n<p>30-11 32nd St., Astoria\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/wellkeptbarbershop.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">wellkeptbarbershop.com<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p>Instagram: @wellkeptbarbershop<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-592433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/holiday-community-food-drive-join-us-in-astoria-v0-0yl3nbw1j83g1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"541\" height=\"700\"  \/>The flyer for the holiday food drive with details of their requested items. Photo courtesy of BNI Chapter 30 and Vukel Group Insurance\n<\/p>\n<p>Holiday Community Food Drive<\/p>\n<p>BNI Chapter 30 and Vukel Group Insurance are hosting a community food drive on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. on the 31st Avenue Open Street, with donations to be delivered to The Salvation Army Astoria Corps Food Pantry. They will be accepting items such as non-perishable food and personal hygiene items. Please see their flyer for an extensive list of items being requested.<\/p>\n<p>31st Avenue between 34th Street and 35th Street, Astoria<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-592436\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Astdancecenter.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"685\"  \/>Astoria Dance Center\u2019s Toy Drive Flyer. Photo credit: Astoria Dance Center\n<\/p>\n<p>Annual Toy Drive at Astoria Dance Center<\/p>\n<p>Astoria Dance Center is having an annual toy drive now through Dec. 13. The local studio is requesting donations of new, unwrapped toys for children from 6 months to 12 years old. Donations may be dropped off at the dance studio\u2019s front desk.<\/p>\n<p>42-16 28th Ave., second floor, Astoria\n<\/p>\n<p>astoriadancecenter.com\n<\/p>\n<p>Instagram: @astoriadancecenter<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-592437\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/9hugs.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"558\" height=\"700\"  \/>Photo credit: 9 H.U.G.S.\n<\/p>\n<p>9 H.U.G.S Toy Drive<\/p>\n<p>9 H.U.G.S. is hosting a toy drive now through Dec. 8 to benefit several NYC-based organizations, including Rising Ground, Urban Upbound in LIC, Variety of Boys and Girls Club of Queens in Astoria, and the children at Queens Hospital in Jamaica. Toys may be donated through their Amazon wish list or dropped off at Vaggelas Construction Group in Corona or Forte Lab in Astoria.<\/p>\n<p>Vaggelas Construction Group: 38-17 111th St., Corona\n<\/p>\n<p>Forte Lab: 38-05 20th Ave., Astoria\n<\/p>\n<p>9hugs.org\n<\/p>\n<p>917-420-0774\n<\/p>\n<p>Instagram: @9hugs_org<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-231117\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/The-Ditty.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\"  \/>Photo via Instagram\/@thedittybar\n<\/p>\n<p>Toy Drive at The Ditty<\/p>\n<p>The Ditty is hosting a holiday toy drive, with donations benefiting The Astoria Food Pantry to support families in need this December. Guests can bring a new, unwrapped toy and receive $5 off their choice of food or drink at the bar. The toy drive will be available until Dec. 13.<\/p>\n<p>The Ditty\n<\/p>\n<p>35-03 Ditmars Blvd., Astoria\n<\/p>\n<p>347-617-1747\n<\/p>\n<p>thedittybar.com\n<\/p>\n<p>Instagram: @thedittybar\n<\/p>\n<p>Holiday Toy Drive at Sacco Fillas<\/p>\n<p>Sacco Fillas is hosting a holiday toy drive where they will be accepting donations of new, unwrapped toys from now until Dec. 15 to benefit children and families in need this holiday season.<\/p>\n<p>31-19 Newtown Ave., seventh floor, Astoria\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/saccofillas.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">saccofillas.com<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p>Instagram: @saccofillas<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-592438\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Asttoydrive.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"520\"  \/>Astoria Toy Run hosts an annual event to support those in need. Photo credit: Astoria Toy Run\n<\/p>\n<p>11th Astoria Toy Run\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Astoria Toy Run is returning for another year of goodwill and holiday spirit to help those in need on Sunday, Dec. 7, from noon to 4 p.m. The locally based organization is accepting new, unwrapped toys as well as cash donations to help families this holiday season. There will be food from King Souvlaki and a live DJ. A minimum of one toy is required for entry. For those who can\u2019t attend the event, donations may also be brought to Kitty Sullivans until Dec. 5, which includes a raffle for a Kitty Sullivan hoodie.<\/p>\n<p>35-49 Steinway St., Astoria\n<\/p>\n<p>Instagram: @astoriatoyrun<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Where to donate for the holidays in western Queens. 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