Holiday Giving Programs
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Holiday Giving Programs
Holiday Giving Programs When searching the NJ 2-1-1 Resource Database use the following search terms: Search terms provided below must be entered into the search bar on the home page of our website exactly as shown. For holiday gift giving programs, meals and holiday use: holiday toys; holiday gifts For meals for the holidays use: Thanksgiving meals; Christmas meals, Christmas baskets; Thanksgiving baskets To find out where to donate meals or toys: holiday donations In addition to what is listed in our database, we have received information on the following resources. This list has been compiled and revised as needed over the years. All locations followed by an asterisk (*) have been verified this year. Those that could not be reached by phone have a notation reflecting that we are awaiting confirmation. Many holiday gift programs receive referrals from social service agencies in their community. If none of the resources listed in our database or listed below are appropriate, people-in-need may find help through social service agencies that they currently work with (Board of Social Services in their county- see a county listing at the end of this program listing; local food banks; church, etc.) For gift giving programs they may also find it beneficial to reach out to local ambulance and fire squads which traditionally have sponsored these types of programs. The Salvation Army is known for the assistance it provides at Christmas. Call 908.851.9300 to be directed to your local office to learn what is available in your area. If you know of other appropriate giving programs that are not in the database and are not listed below, please send the information to Sue Ross at [email protected] so that this sheet can be updated. County Served National Initiatives Program Name Contact Information Toys for Tots * http://www.toysfortots.org/request_toys/toys-citycounty.aspx?txtState=NEW%20JERSEY State Initiatives in Response to Hurricane Sandy Operation Jersey Shore Santa * http://www.operationjerseyshoresanta.org/ Email: [email protected] Salvation Army Helpline 888.247.0100 1 Eligibility Requirements and Program Details Holiday Gifts Applications are submitted online, Click on the tab at the top of the Home page that says “Request a Toy” and select your geographic region. When you are connected with local site, click on “Request a Toy” again and follow instructions given on that page. Holiday Gifts Applications for assistance are submitted online. Click on the tab at the top of the Home page that says “Families in Need”. Find drop off locations and donation suggestions at the website as well. Holiday Gifts – for families affected by Hurricane Sandy; call Updated: 11/10/2014 10:04 AM Awaiting Confirmation Atlantic Research for resources ongoing Bergen On Our Own Self-Help Center and Sunset Rotary Club’s Annual Dinner * Christ Church 251 State St Hackensack 201.489.8402 Thanksgiving Dinner on 11/22 and Christmas Dinner on 12/27, No eligibility requirements, all welcome; for times call the number given or see flyers posted throughout the town Christ Church * 251 State St. Hackensack, NJ If you have questions or would like to make a donation, call 201.833.8009. Bergen County Housing Health and Human Service Center * 120 South River St. Hackensack, NJ Thanksgiving Day Dinner 2:00 – 6:00 PM All Are Welcome. Sponsored by Family Promise of Bergen County Thanksgiving Dinner 1:00 – 4:00 PM All Are Welcome. Call for more information 201.833.8009 Sponsored by Family Promise of Bergen County Turkeys and Holiday baskets Requires a needs assessment before help is given; this resource is for Paramus residents only. By appointment only Food and Clothing Pantry * 9 North Farview Ave. Paramus, NJ Call: Irene Maury at 201.265.2100, ext. 635 Burlington Catholic Charities, Emergency & Community Services * sign-ups at 805 Warren Beverly, NJ 856.764.6940 Camden Camden Rescue Mission 25th Annual Christmas Celebration * 1634 Broadway Camden, NJ Call for information - 856.966.2495 Office is open from 10 am – 4 pm * Camden Dream Center * ETCC 1658 Mt. Ephraim Ave Camden, NJ 08104 856-757-4899 2 the SA Helpline between 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Monday through Friday and 9:00 am to Noon on Saturday. Pantry Thanksgiving Baskets (basket requests full at this time; call on Nov. 23 and 24 to see if other turkeys are available) Christmas Toys (sign-ups on Oct. 30 and 31; must have birth certificate for all children; toys only for children under 12) Must be a county resident Gifts given on select day in December Sign-up is between Nov. 3- Dec. 15; To sign-up you must bring a letter to Santa from the child, ID for the parent, birth certificates, social security card or medical card for the children- No exceptions Thanksgiving Basket Sign-up between 10 am and Noon any weekday before Nov. 14; bring ID and proof that you are a resident of Camden Updated: 11/10/2014 10:04 AM County; distribution is from 8:3011:30 on Nov. 15 Neighborhood Center * 278 Kaighns Ave Camden, NJ 856.365.5295 * Cape May Research for resources ongoing Cumberland Research for resources ongoing Essex United Way of Essex and West Hudson Call Inez Cohen Camacho 973.854.2221 To donate go to www.camdendreamcenter.org or call Holiday Gifts Nothing is set up right now, but it may be soon Thanksgiving Basket preregistration required Nov. 11-21 (M-TH 10-Noon; F10-11:30); must have a picture ID; proof of household; and be a resident of Camden Pick-up on Nov. 25 Christmas Toy Shop – requires the same ID and a $2/child registration to shop; dates are still to be determined Awaiting Confirmation Holiday Gifts - Registration for assistance required; Applicants must be in financial need; have proof of parenthood (birth certificate/adoption papers) and live in Essex County Donations Accepted The Town Pub * Broad St. Bloomfield 973-743-9557 Thanksgiving Meal for residents of Bloomfield Only who are in need; Meal is between 1:004:00 PM Thanksgiving Day Gloucester Venice Italian Eatery * 68 S. Broadway Pitman, NJ 856.582.0770 Hudson United Way of Essex and West Hudson Call Inez Cohen Camacho 973.854.2221 Thanksgiving Dinner - 2 sittings at restaurant on Thanksgiving Day and will also deliver if family/individual is incapable of coming to restaurant; Call to inquire; Seatings at 2:30/3:30 Register a few days in advance Holiday Gifts - Registration required; Applicants must be in financial need; have proof of parenthood (birth certificate/adoption papers) and live in West Hudson County Donations Accepted Awaiting Confirmation St. Matthew Trinity Lutheran Church * 57 Eighth St. 3 Thanksgiving Day Breakfast Updated: 11/10/2014 10:04 AM Hoboken, NJ 201-659-4499 Hoboken Shelter * 300 Bloomfield St Hoboken, NJ 201-656-5069 * Hunterdon St. Magdalen’s RCC * 105 Mine St Flemington, NJ RSVP: Kristen 908.806.3357 or [email protected] FAX: 908.388.1391 United Way of Hunterdon County Holiday Hands Program * 4 Walter Foran Blvd. Suite 401 Flemington Monday-Friday 9am-5pm Amy Andersen 908.782.3414 x24 Peapack-Gladstone Bank Awaiting Confirmation Readington Division of Social Services * For information, call (908)534-0974 Salvation Army of Flemington * 40 E. Main St. Flemington, NJ Corps Officers Lieutenant Jillian O’Brien 908.237.9008 YMCA Angel Patrol * Call: Jen Attridge at 908.483.4326 4 Thanksgiving Meals and Activities Lunch served @ 3:00 PM, dinner @ 7:30 PM. All welcome. Please call to let them know you are coming if possible Volunteers needed between 1:00 PM and 8:00 PM Thanksgiving Dinner Nov. 27 2:30- 4:30 PM For those unable to attend, church will deliver Reservations must be made by Nov. 21. Holiday Gifts to low income individuals and families Call UW and fill out a county resident form by October 31 for help. Holiday Gifts to low income individuals and families The bank is accepting unwrapped gifts for needy children and teens through December 6 at its locations in branches in Califon, Clinton, Oldwick, Pottersville and Whitehouse; Gifts distributed through UW Holiday Hands Program Food for Thanksgiving and Holiday Gifts Program for Readington Township residents in need Holiday Giving Program for residents of Hunterdon County in the Flemington area; Must complete an application and be interviewed during set days in the end of October and beginning of November; Call for information Holiday gifts Nov. 11th-Dec. 11th Giveaway Toys, clothing, linens, food and gift cards Fill out application and release Updated: 11/10/2014 10:04 AM form. Washington United Methodist Church 116 East Washington Ave., Washington Kathy Seeger 908.689.0105 Awaiting Confirmation Mercer Catholic Charities Emergency Services Program * 132 N. Warren Street Trenton, NJ 08608 Tel. 609.394.8847 Pantry Thanksgiving Baskets Christmas Toys Mt. Carmel Guild * 73 North Clinton Ave. Trenton, NJ Tel.609-392-3402 Thanksgiving Baskets; toys for the holidays for their clients only RISE * 116 North Main St. PO Box 88 Hightstown, NJ 08520 Phone: 609.443.4464 Fax: 609.443.3867 Holiday gift program, Thanksgiving meals; Holiday meals Residents of E. Windsor, Hightstown, and Cranberry who fall within 185% of the poverty level; sign-up for Thanksgiving basket/meal by Nov. 14; call for holiday gift program application and to schedule interview; Application for gift program must be submitted by December 5 Holiday gift program; food pantry Must be a resident of Middlesex County; Call by December 10 Find out how you can help. Middlesex Jewish Family & Vocational Service of Middlesex County * 32 Ford Ave. 2nd Fl. Milltown, NJ 08850 732.777.1940 Plainsboro Municipal Welfare Dept. * 641 Plainsboro Road Plainsboro, NJ 08536 609.799.0909 ext. 1719 South Brunswick Social Services Dept. * 540 Ridge Rd. Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852 732.329.4000 ext. 7674 Trinity Episcopal Church 5 All Hunterdon County residents “in need” are welcome. Thanksgiving Dinner (awaiting times) All are welcome. Sponsored by Francis Asbury Cooperative Parish (Various churches) Must be a county resident Holiday gift program; holiday meals Must be resident of Plainsboro; Must be enrolled in their food pantry to receive assistance Holiday gift program; Thanksgiving and holiday baskets Must be a resident of South Brunswick and show a need for assistance; Application form required; Registration deadline for gift program is end of October but will consider emergency situations Holiday gift program; Updated: 11/10/2014 10:04 AM 650 Rahway Ave. Woodbridge, NJ 07095 732.634.7422 Awaiting Confirmation United Way of Central Jersey * To donate or ask for assistance call 732-247-3727 x23 Monmouth Masonic Lodge 2 Dutch Lane Freehold, NJ Awaiting Confirmation Salvation Army * 180 Newman Springs Rd. Red Bank, NJ 07701 (732) 747-1626 Download Flyer about Nov. 12 Sign-ups Salvation Army * 605 Asbury Ave. Asbury Park, NJ 07712 (732) 775-8698 Lunch Break * 121 Drs James Parker Blvd. Red Bank, NJ 07701 732.747.8577 Sea Bright Santa * Sea Bright Police Dept 1099 Ocean Ave Sea Bright, NJ 07760 St. Luke's Church * 535 Broadway Long Branch, NJ 732-222-1341 Morris Township of Randolph-Holiday Project * 502 Millbrook Ave. Randolph, NJ 973.989.7084 Trinity Lutheran Church * 6 Thanksgiving and holiday baskets Must earn less than 175% of poverty guidelines and live in Woodbridge or nearby Gifts of the Season Distributes gifts through agencies and helps individuals who call; families must prove residency and be receiving social service assistance Brunch with Santa - All children in attendance will receive a toy Holiday food and Holiday gifts – must register by early October; NEW SIGN-UP/MAKE-UP DATE – NOV.12, 11AM-6PM Must live in their area and bring photo ID, birth certificate for child, proof of income, housing (rental/mortgage) payment receipt Limited to select towns Holiday gift and meal program – register for assistance before mid-October; Call to find out about residency restrictions Holiday gift program; Thanksgiving Dinner and Christmas Brunch Sign up for gift program by end of October; Must be Monmouth County resident, bring proof of residency, photo ID and original birth certificate for children Holiday Gift Program – must be a resident of Sea Bright and bring proof of residency; Call Sgt. Khristie Jacobs at 732.842.0018 for help or to make a donation Thanksgiving Dinner Noon – 2:00 PM All welcome; walk-in or call Will be having Christmas Dinner too; call for details Holiday food distribution; Holiday gift program; Must be a resident of Randolph; Gift program is for children under 12 years of age; Must apply by Nov. 1; call for assistance Dinner at 11:30 AM on Updated: 11/10/2014 10:04 AM 123 E. Blackwell St. Dover, NJ 07801 973.366.2821 Ocean Catholic Charities, Emergency & Community Services * 200 Monmouth Avenue Lakewood, NJ 08701 732.363.5322 Christ Episcopal Church 415 Washington St. Toms River Email: JoAnn Meehan [email protected] Awaiting Confirmation Church of Epiphany * 615 Thiele Road, Brick, NJ Call to RSVP (732) 458-0220 First United Methodist Church of Toms River 129 Chestnut St., (732) 349-8155 (You must call to make a reservation) Awaiting Confirmation Knights of Columbus Council 8415, Simon’s soup kitchen, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish hall at Grant and Central Avenues in Seaside Heights Awaiting Confirmation Salvation Army / Hearty Helpings 1738 Route 37 East Toms River Awaiting Confirmation Macedonia Baptist Church * 143 John St. Lakewood 732.905.3878 / 732-363-9804 St. Gregory’s Pantry * Elks Lodge, Arnold Ave. Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church Point Pleasant Beach Call (732) 892-8105 St. Mary’s * 804 Bay Ave. Point Pleasant This distribution is organized by St. Gregory’s Pantry; Call (732) 892-8105 to register your need Church of St. Martha 3800 Herbertsville Road Point Pleasant Call 732-295-3630 7 Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day All are welcome; No need to call ahead Pantry Thanksgiving baskets Christmas Toys Must be a county resident Thanksgiving Blessing Box includes a full Thanksgiving dinner complete with all the trimmings . Thanksgiving Day Dinner 1:00 PM All welcome (Deliveries will be made upon request) Volunteers needed. Thanksgiving Dinner 1:00 PM All are welcome. Thanksgiving Dinner Thanksgiving Dinner . Thanksgiving Dinner 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM (Deliveries will be made upon request) Volunteers needed Thanksgiving Dinner dinner held at the Elks Lodge (Deliveries will be made upon request); Applicants should have referral from church or social service agency Christmas distribution Must register ahead of time Applicants should have referral from church or social service agency Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter Dinner by Knights of Columbus– Pick-up or Delivery upon request. May also have Updated: 11/10/2014 10:04 AM Awaiting Confirmation Lacey United Methodist Church 203 Lacey Rd. Forked River. Call 609-693-5222 Awaiting Confirmation St. Francis of Assissi Parish * 4700 Long Beach Blvd. Brant Beach, NJ Please RSVP call 609.494.8861 Open M, TU, W, F 10 am-2 pm; closed TH Holy Cross Lutheran Church * 1500 Hooper Ave. Toms River Please RSVP 732-255-4455 Passaic 8 giving tree (has not been decided yet); Call Church for more information Thanksgiving Dinner 1:00 PM no registration required; all are welcome. Thanksgiving Basket Must sign up (turkeys going quickly) Gift of Warmth sign-ups start on Nov. 3 for 2-3 articles of clothing for children. Must be a resident of Forked River, Tuckerton or towns along coast between these two towns Sponsored by Youth Ministry Thanksgiving Dinner Noon – 4:00 PM All are welcome. Lakehurst United Methodist Church * Dinner will be held at the Lakehurst Community Center, Center St. (next to the firehouse) 908-278-4654. Thanksgiving Dinner – Noon – 2:00 PM No registration required Call for more information Tuckerton Seaport * 120 West Main Street Tuckerton 609-296-8868 Email: [email protected] Community Gathering to Give Thanks Saturday, Nov. 29 Noon-4 pm Call or email Waretown United Methodist Church 27 Bryant Avenue Waretown 732-773-4914 Awaiting Confirmation Southern Regional Middle School 75 Cedar Bridge Road Manahawkin/Stafford 609-276-5591 Awaiting Confirmation Island Hts United Methodist Church 111 Ocean Ave. Island Heights 732-929-0444 Awaiting Confirmation Eva’s Kitchen * 393 Main St Paterson, NJ 973.523.6220 Thanksgiving Dinner Father English Center * 24 DeGrasse St. Toys and food pantry – provides toys first to people in their Thanksgiving Dinner Thanksgiving Dinner Thanksgiving Dinner for men and women; Christmas dinner at noon as well; For Adults Only Updated: 11/10/2014 10:04 AM Paterson, NJ 973.881.0127 United Presbyterian Church * 112 Washington Place, Passaic, NJ For more information: (973) 472-3611 Miracle World Outreach Ministry * 139-141 Auburn Street (opposite Pipe Factory), Paterson, NJ For more information: Miracle Christian Center (973) 742-0305 Thanksgiving hot meal service Wednesday Nov. 26 – doors open at 5pm Salvation Army of Paterson * Advance registration required Angel Tree Program provides holiday gifts and clothing to 300 children living in Passaic County in the Paterson area. Registration takes place in September Run a toy drive Donate toys/food store gift card Sponsor a Family Holiday Giving Network, gifts for children and food baskets for low income families. Must provide id, proof of address and verification of all income sources. Applications for assistance accepted. You must be a Salem County resident. Donations of toys, games, food and money are gratefully accepted Holiday Gifts and Meals to low income individuals and families Must be referred through Board of Social Services or local social service agency or food bank Holiday Gifts to low income individuals and families The bank is accepting unwrapped gifts for needy children and teens through December 6 at its locations in Bridgewater, Gladstone, Far Hills, Hillsborough, Warren and Fellowship Village in Basking Ridge; Gifts distributed through UW holiday gift program Thanksgiving Food Basket Winter Wishes Program * To donate, contact Caroline Schneider at 973.279.8900 ext 207 United Way of Salem Co. * Contact: Martha Nealer 856.935.2538 ext. 102 Salem Somerset United Way of Northern NJ Awaiting Confirmation Peapack-Gladstone Bank Awaiting Confirmation Salvation Army * 9 programs and then will assist other families if they can Must be a resident of Passaic County Turkey Giveaway This is still tentative based upon donations received; Call to see if it is available; Must be resident of the city of Passaic (bring proof of residency) Sponsored by United Passaic Organization and the church Updated: 11/10/2014 10:04 AM 108 Hamilton Street Bound Brook, NJ (732) 748-1146 Franklin Township Food Bank Somerset, NJ (732) 246-0009 www.franklinfoodbank.org Awaiting Confirmation Sussex Union Research for resources ongoing Warren Call for help Christmas Toys Call in September to apply; program is for Somerset County children up to 14 years of age Thanksgiving Basket; Must be a registered individual or family with the food bank and a resident of Franklin Township. Make a donation. Samaritan Homeless Interim Program (SHIP) * 87 E. High St. Somerville, NJ (908) 393-9545 Thanksgiving Basket; Must be a client of the organization Make a donation. Simuel Whitfield Simmons Organization * P.O. Box 1422 Somerset, NJ 732-246-1585 Thanksgiving Basket and Holiday Gifts; Serves families in Somerset/Franklin Township area Food Bank Network of Somerset County Bound Brook, NJ (732) 560-1813 Awaiting Confirmation Sussex County office of United Way of Northern NJ * For more information call: 973.579.3040 Thanksgiving Basket; Must be a registered individual or family with the food bank. Make a donation. Gift of Warmth – new coats are collected throughout various locations in Sussex County during November and December; coats are given to social service agencies in the county for distribution to clientsin-need United Methodist Church 116 East Washington Ave Washington, NJ 908.689.0105 Awaiting Confirmation St. Luke’s Lutheran Church * 214 State Rt. 31 N Washington, NJ 908.689.1976 Thanksgiving Day Dinner All are welcome. Call to reserve a spot. Christmas Day Dinner 12:30 PM Call to reserve a spot by December 20 Pick-up meals available at 1:00 PM * Confirmed Fall 2014 10 Updated: 11/10/2014 10:04 AM Many gift-giving programs funnel donations through the county office of the board of social services. If you are a client of the board of social services, contact them to see if they can help you. Atlantic County Department of Family and Community Development Atlantic City Office 1333 Atlantic Avenue Atlantic City, NJ 08401 (609) 348-3001 Fax: (609) 342-2332 Bergen County Board of Social Services 218 Route 17 North 17 Park Office Center - Building A Rochelle Park, NJ 07662 (201) 368-4200 Fax: (201) 368-8721 Burlington County Board of Social Services Human Services Facility 795 Woodlane Road Mount Holly, NJ 08060 (609) 261-1000 Fax: (609) 261- 9530 Camden County Board of Social Service Althea R. Wright Administration Bldg. 600 Market Street Camden, NJ 08102-1255 (856) 225-8800 Fax: (856) 225-7797 Cape May County Board of Social Services 4005 Route 9 South Rio Grande, NJ 08242 (609) 886-6200 Fax: (609) 889-9332 Gloucester County Board of Social Services 400 Hollydell Drive Sewell, NJ 08080 (856) 582-9200 Fax: (856) 582-6587 Hudson County Dept of Family Services Division of Welfare 257 Cornelison Ave. Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201) 420-3000 Fax: (201) 395-4622 Hunterdon County Division of Social Services Divison of Welfare 6 Gauntt Place PO Box 2900 Flemington, NJ 08822-2900 (908) 788-1300 Fax: (908) 806-4588 Mercer County Board of Social Services 200 Woolverton Street Trenton, NJ 08650-2099 (609) 989-4320 Fax: (609) 989-0405 Middlesex County Board of Social Services PO Box 509 181 How Lane New Brunswick, NJ 08903 (732) 745-3500 Fax: (732) 745-4558 Cumberland County Board of Social Services 275 North Delsea Dr. Vineland, NJ 08360-3607 (856) 691-4600 Fax: (856) 692-7635 Monmouth County Division of Social Services PO Box 3000 3000 Kozloski Road Freehold, NJ 07728 (732) 431-6000 Fax: (732) 431- 6017 Essex County Dept of Citizen Services Division of Welfare 18 Rector Street - 9th Floor Newark, NJ 07102 (973) 733-3000 Fax: (973) 643-3985 Morris County Office of Temporary Assistance 340 W. Hanover (Morris Township) PO Box 900 Morristown, NJ 07963 (973) 326-7800 Fax: (973) 329-7251 11 Updated: 11/10/2014 10:04 AM Ocean County Board of Social Services 1027 Hooper Avenue PO Box 547 Toms River, NJ 08757-0547 (732) 349-1500 Fax: (732) 244-8075 Passaic County Board of Social Services 80 Hamilton Street Paterson, NJ 07505-2060 (973) 881-0100 Fax: (973) 881-3232 Salem County Board of Social Services 147 South Virginia Avenue Penn Grove, NJ 08069-1797 (856) 299-7200 Fax: (856) 299-3245 Somerset County Board of Social Services 73 East High Street PO Box 936 Somerville, NJ 08876 (908) 526-8800 Fax: (908) 231-9010 Sussex County Division of Social Services 83 Spring Street-STE 203 PO Box 218 Newton, NJ 07860 (973) 383-3600 Fax: (973) 383-3627 Union County Division of Social Services - Elizabeth 342 Westminster Avenue Elizabeth, NJ 07208 (908) 965-2700 Fax: (908) 965-2752 Warren County Division of Temporary Assistance and Social Services Court House Annex 1 Shotwell Dr. Belvidere, NJ 07823 (908) 475-6301 Fax: (908) 475-1533 12 Updated: 11/10/2014 10:04 AM