Senator Kevin Parker Hosts Annual Toy Drive in Brooklyn

BROOKLYN, NY (12/22/17 – During the month of December, State Senator Kevin Parker partnered with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Delta Rho Omega Chapter, along with Toys For Tots, Well Care, Onos Foot Prints, Citi Health and Health First, to collect toys for children throughout Brooklyn.

Under Senator Parker’s leadership these companies were able to prepare nearly 1,400 toys for distribution in Senator Parker’s Annual Toy Drive.  Over 20 organizations ranging from daycare centers, youth community groups and schools were recipients of the toys. The organizations who received toys include entities such, Don't 4Get Me The Frances Canty Foundation, Inc., MV Kiddie Town Day Care, Charles R. Drew Early Learning Center, Madison Square Boys & Girls Clubs, East Flatbush Village and many others.

“I am so grateful for the sponsors of my Annual Toy Drive, every year we are able to exceed our goals and add additional holiday cheer to children throughout Brooklyn”, said State Senator Kevin Parker. “It is important for the organizations in my district and the surrounding areas to know they have my support, not only during the holiday season, but all year around,” concluded the Brooklyn lawmaker.

Shari Bucknor, the Director of Operations, Onos Footprints, Inc., an organization that helped to secure toys said the following, “We are so proud to partner with Senator Kevin Parker on his Annual Toy Drive. Throughout the year our staff works to provide resourceful actives and mentorship to children within the community, but during the holiday season we go above and beyond to ensure we are bringing additional joy to each household. We look forward to future collaborations with Senator Parker, as the children are always our number one priority”, concluded, Shari Bucknor.