Free Prom Dresses In Farmingville

Members of the Brookhaven Town's Youth Bureau have sprung into action in time for prom season by opening the Prom Boutique at Town Hall in Farmingville.

According to a release from the town, the Youth Bureau has been collecting evening dresses, gowns, shoes, handbags, jewelry, makeup and perfume from giving donors in an attempt to create a full prom experience to the town's neediest girls.

“Each year the number of people in need have increased," Councilwoman Kathleen Walsh stated in a release. "Budgetary restraints have hindered our efforts. It is so important in these tough economic times that we help each other." Walsh is the liason for the Youth Bureau.

The Prom Boutique is decorated as a dress shop fitting room and young ladies who qualify for assistance can make an appointment at the boutique. All clients of the free prom dress program are kept confidential.

Interested in making a donation of your gently used attire? Head to the second floor of Town Hall at One Independence Hill to drop it off. According to the town, all clothing donations need to be dry cleaned and pressed before they can be accepted.

For more information contact (631) 451-8011 or visit the website at www.brookhaven.org for details.