Assemblymember Zaccaro and Allerton Library partner to hold community toy giveaway

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Allerton Library Manager Manny Martinez (left), Assemblymember John Zaccaro Jr. (second from left) and staff members and volunteers with Santa Claus.
Photo by Jewel Webber

New York State Assemblymember John Zaccaro Jr. hosted a toy giveaway at the Allerton Library on Monday, Dec. 23.

Allerton Library Manager Manny Martinez and Assemblymember John Zaccaro Jr. with Santa Claus. Photo by Jewel Webber

Allerton community members gathered at the library, located at 2740 Barnes Ave., to enjoy the cookies and hot cocoa, receive gifts, get pictures with Santa Claus and more. Kids up to 16 years of age had several different gifts to choose from as they enjoyed the treats on hand.

Community members enjoyed cookies, hot cocoa, gifts, pictures with Santa and more at this free community event. Photo by Jewel Webber
One of the tables with gifts for community members to choose from. Photo by Jewel Webber

Assemblymember Zaccaro spoke at the event, discussing the importance of being able to spread Christmas cheer across the Allerton community. He also thanked the event’s sponsors, including the Bronx Times, for helping to give back to the community during the holiday season.

Kids presenting the toys they received from the event with Assemblymember Zaccaro and Santa Claus. Photo by Jewel Webber
Photo by Jewel Webber