Seneca Santa

01/19/2026

It never too early to think about next Christmas! If you come across a good sale and/or would like to donate to Seneca Santa send a message and we will work out the details. Thank you again!!

01/09/2026

To all the friends and supporters of Seneca Santa, Inc.

You did it again!!!! There were two hundred three children from ninety-three families that received a wonderful gift package delivered on Christmas Eve morning coordinated by Emergency Management and delivered by the volunteer firemen and women of Schuyler County.

Several businesses provided the opportunity for gifts to be left at their establishments. The volume of donated toys was unbelievable. Those toys were given in addition to the hats/mittens/glove sets, new age appropriate books, coloring books and crayons/colored pencils, wrapped main gift, a squish Mellon, pickle ball and puzzle for each family, Little Debbie Snacks, candy canes, and fruit snacks, an apple and orange, gift cards from Glen Dairy Bar, Glen Beacon Theater, and Watkins Glen Jerlando’s.

There are too many individuals to list separately. The combined efforts of the South East Seneca Business Alliance, village of Watkins Glen Street Department, baggers, station managers, businesses and individuals that donated monies, youth volunteers from the Watkins Glen Central School District, and our board of directors made Christmas 2025 a memorable one for the children of Schuyler County. And special thanks to Scott Brubaker and WENY for their coverage of this long standing non-profit for children. No matter the size or scope of what you donated, please know that you are valued and appreciated and should feel proud of your efforts in giving back to the local community.

“Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus” and in Schuyler County he goes by the name of Seneca Santa.


With heartfelt immeasurable thanks,
Peggy Scott-President

12/25/2025

12/25/2025

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (WENY) — Delivering hundreds of gifts is no easy task. That’s why firefighters volunteered on Christmas Eve morning to bring toys to families in need across Schuyler

12/23/2025

I happened to see some very busy , happy elves helping to make Christmas a little bit brighter for some families in our community. Merry Christmas ! 🎄

12/20/2025

12/18/2025

For 40 years, Seneca Santa has been raising funds to bring Christmas cheer and gifts to Schuyler County families in need.This year, we’re aiming to raise $15,000 for 2025—and we need your help to get there!We will not be hosting the in-person event at Grist Iron Brewing this year. Instead, we’...

12/17/2025

🎁 Holiday Cheer in Action, last Tuesday, December 10th! 🎁
About 50 Watkins Glen High School students kept a cherished tradition alive today—unloading the Hesselson’s truck packed with gifts for the Seneca Santa program!
These presents, purchased wholesale from Hesselson’s, will soon bring joy to 202 children from 91 local families. WGHS athletes from the Varsity Track team and Boys & Girls Basketball teams formed a human chain to pass boxes from the truck to the church gym—a heartwarming ritual that proves teamwork shines both on and off the court.
Thank you to Peggy Scott, Hesselson’s, and all the volunteers who make this possible. 💙💚 Together, we’re making the season brighter for families in need!

12/16/2025

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (WENY) — During the holidays, some families in need in Schuyler County can get a little extra help from the Seneca Santa program. With Christmas just over