Senator Mattera Working To Help Families Enjoy The Holidays
November 7, 2025
Please join Senator Mario R. Mattera to make the holidays brighter for every family in our region.
Legislative Toy Drive
To help families and children who are undergoing medical care at local hospitals, Senator Mattera's office will be accepting new and unwrapped toys, stuffed animals, books, and other kid-friendly items for children ages 2 through 16.
All donations will be delivered to children receiving care in local health care facilities like St. Catherine of Siena Hospital and the Northwell Health Dolan Family Health Center.
In addition to dropping donations at Senator Mattera's District Office (180 East Main Street, Smithtown), donations can also be made at ALL Damianos Realty Buildings in the Towns of Huntington and Smithtown - collection boxes will be in the lobby of all buildings including:
PAJAMA DRIVE INFORMATION
Senator Mattera is also joining with EJ’s PJs to ensure that children and families throughout the region enjoy the warmth of the holiday season. Started by Patricia Poggi, the effort was inspired by her three sons, Edward, Jeremy and Patrick, and involves the entire family and the local community. It grew out of the family’s holiday tradition of “Poggi Plaid Pajamas,” when they decided as a family that they wanted to share this warm and happy feeling with those in need. Now an annual event, it started with a simple bin on the family porch and now includes organizations with drop-off boxes.
This year, Senator Mattera's office is collecting new and unused pajamas for young children, teens and adults to ensure that everyone has the
supplies they need to enjoy the holidays in comfort.
For more information, visit ejspjs.org.
HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE
Senator Mattera is hosting a holiday food drive to support Fountainhead Congregation, the Smithtown Emergency Food Pantry and other local food pantries.
The office is unable to accept any perishable items or any in glass containers. All donations will be delivered to local organizations for distribution to our residents in need in time for the holidays.
Important Items include:
• Canned Corn
• Canned Gravy
• Canned Pumpkin
• Canned Vegetables
• Cornbread Mix
• Stuffing
• Canned Cranberry Sauce
• Canned Cream of Mushroom Soup
• Canned Fried Onions
• Mac and Cheese Mix
• Instant Mashed Potatoes
• Rice
• Instant Biscuits
