Be Santa for a Senior to Make Sure No One in CNY is Forgotten

It's that time of year. Santa for Seniors is back for 2022 to make sure no one in Central New York is forgotten during the holidays.

This year, more than ever, seniors need to know they aren't forgotten. That's why we teamed up with the Oneida County Office for Aging for our annual Santa For Seniors. Here's how you can help.

In many cases, these seniors have no family left in the area and are surviving on a very limited income. With your help, we can make sure they have something to smile about on Christmas Day.

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Seniors

Each day we'll feature Central New York seniors and their Christmas wish lists. We'll even highlight their interests, favorite colors, and sizes when it comes to clothing.

Senior Codes

Due to confidentiality laws, full names can not be disclosed. Working through the Office For Aging, specific codes are assigned to each senior so we know the right gift gets to the right senior. Each code must be MARKED ON EVERY GIFT IN PERMANENT MARKER.

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Unacceptable Gifts

No perishable items or plants can be accepted. Poinsettia plants are also not allowed since they are poisonous to animals.

Email Options

You don't have to wait for us to mention a senior on the air, message us anytime and just let us know "I want to be a Santa for a Senior." You can also reach out on the Big Frog 104 app. Just send us a text. We can do it via e-mail as well, just drop a note to: Polly@BigFrog104.com. If you don't receive an email, check your spam folder. Many say they are finding the response there.

Many offices and families combine their efforts to adopt several seniors. We can provide all the information in an email to get you started on shopping for the holiday season.

Credit - Madison-Oneida BOCES via Facebook

Delivering Gifts

Gifts MUST BE dropped off at the Office for Aging office this year at 120 Airline Street in Oriskany, near the old county airport. Large bins will be set up in the front entrance and back dock of the Office For Aging to drop gifts in Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

There is no entry into the Office For Aging building and no weekend drop-off.

You can also drop off your senior gifts at our office on River Road in Marcy Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM.

If you don't or can't deliver your gifts in person, you can mail them to:

Oneida County Office for the Aging
120 Airline St, Suite 201
Oriskany, NY 13424

Credit- Emily Peters

Deadline

The deadline to get gifts in is DECEMBER 13.

With your help, we can make sure everyone has a smile this Christmas.

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