The P.S. 185 PTA , Wellness Committee, and Student Government invite you to participate in the Season of Giving

Key Dates

• November 14th - 26th: Food Drive for the Salvation Army

• December 1st - 17th: Toy Drive and Angel Tree collection for the Salvation Army

• December 1st - 19th: Toiletry Drive for the 4th Avenue Community Food Drive.

Our Food Drive!

Let’s feed the hungry in our community by partnering with our neighbors at the Salvation Army! Please consider bringing non-perishable food items for donation (canned goods and pasta preferred) now through November 25th. Boxes to place your donation are in the school lobby.

The Toy Drive & Angel Tree Program

Please leave unwrapped new gifts in the collection box in the main lobby.

This year P.S. 185 will also participate in The Salvation Army Angel Tree program.

If you would like to participate in this:

• Choose a tag from the tree in the main lobby.

• The tag will include a child’s information with their wish list item (e.g., clothing size, toy requests).

• Return unwrapped gifts (labeled with the Angel Tree tag number) to the school.

• The Salvation Army will distribute them to Bay Ridge families.

3rd Annual Toiletry Drive

Partnering with the Community Food Pantry to help those in need in our neighborhood!
Each grade is designated to collect the following items):

• KINDERGARTEN: HATS/MITTENS

• 1ST: BRUSHES/COMBS

• 2ND: TOOTHBRUSHES/MOUTHWASH/FLOSS

• 3RD: SOAP/BODY-WASH/DEODORANT

• 4TH: SHAMPOO/CONDITIONER

• 5TH: FOOD POP-TOPS (cans that open without can opener) & CHICKPEAS, SAUCE, OATMEAL

DONATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FROM DECEMBER 1st- DECEMBER 12th.

If you have questions, please contact Theresa Kovary.