Sea Tow Stuffs A Boat To Help Needy During Holidays

With the spirit of giving in mind, Sea Tow Services International is kicking off a "Stuff a Boat" food drive to help the needy this holiday season.

According to Sea Tow, the “Stuff A Boat” program is a national campaign that Sea Tow operators host nationwide, asking locals to donate non-perishable food, clothes, toys, appliances, pet food and blankets — stuffing their boats full of donated items before delivering them to a charitable organization for distribution to those in need. 

The event will take place from Dec. 7 through Dec. 14.

Sea Tow officials note that many schoolchildren who participate in the subsidized food program do not receive these meals during the holiday vacation and could go hungry.

Southold, Greenport and Mattituck residents are asked to donate and help both Community Action of Southold Town and the North Fork Animal Welfare League. 

The Sea Town boat will be set up at the Southold location at 700 Hummel Avenue; donations can be dropped off in the Sea Town front lobby. 

Collection times include Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., when ROTC volunteers will receive donations, as well as Monday through Friday, Dec. 9 through 13, from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 14, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., when Southold's Cub Scout Pack 6 will be  receive donations.