Assemblyman McDonough conducting school-supply drive

New York State Assemblyman David McDonough is teaming up with the John Theissen Children’s Foundation to collect school supplies for the 2010-11 school year, which will then be distributed to underprivileged children from low-income families.

"The John Theissen Children’s Foundation has been conducting a Back-to-School Program for several 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 about themselves and look forward to attending school," said McDonough, a Republican from North Merrick.

Supply donations include backpacks, spiral notebooks, pencils, pens, crayons, markers and other classroom necessities. In addition, the foundation, through monetary donations, also provides new clothing for children to wear.

The collection drive began July 12 and will run through Aug. 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Items may be dropped off at McDonough’ office at 404 Bedford Ave. in Bellmore. Contact the John Theissen Children’s Foundation by calling (516) 679-5098, or by visiting the foundation’s website at www.jtcf.org.