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Here’s what’s happening this weekend. STAFF VIDEO BY JOE MARTINO
Central Jersey typically comes through for others in abundance and show why they are the heart of New Jersey. Many organizations and businesses offer an assortment of activities and services to aid, assist, support and entertain. There also are many opportunities for giving and volunteering. The Turkey Trot 5K in Flemington is a tradition going on its 24th year.(Photo: ~Courtesy of CEA)
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Many Central Jersey organizations and businesses offer an assortment of activities and services to aid, assist, support and entertain
There also are many opportunities for giving and volunteering this Thanksgiving
Giving thanks can take on many shapes and forms. Family, festivities, fun in the kitchen are a few that fill up this season, but for many, giving thanks also includes giving to others.
Here are 19 ways that you can open yourself to making someone else’s season brighter, starting off with Thanksgiving.
Central Jerseyans typically comes through for others in abundance and show why they are the heart of New Jersey. Many organizations and businesses offer an assortment of activities and services to aid, assist, support and entertain. There also are many opportunities for giving and volunteering.
For nearly a decade, Gladstone Tavern Chef/Owner Tom Carlin, his family and staff havel hosted a Thanksgiving dinner for dozens of formerly homeless veterans who don’t have family to feast with. The veterans reside at Community Hope’s Hope for Veterans Transitional Housing Program and Valley Brook Village, based at the nearby Lyons VA campus in Bernards.
“We are thankful to have the opportunity to serve a memorable Thanksgiving feast to the Community Hope Veterans who have served our country,” said Carlin, whose historic restaurant serves a seasonal American cuisine. “The Gladstone Tavern family looks forward each year to offer these 40 veterans a memorable dining experience.”
But, it’s not just restaurants around Central Jersey that will be busy this holiday season.
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Stephanie Salardino of East Brunswick is running her annual “Night of Giving” Toy Drives at local bars and there are a variety of interfaith services, adopt-a-family programs, Thanksgiving feasts for those in need and turkey drives run by towns, Realtors, restaurants and organizations such as Samaritan Homeless Interim Prograom (S.H.I.P.)., Gladstone, Bernards and Bernardsville, QuickChek, South River, Rahway, Flemington, North Brunswick High School, Somerset County, Gloria Zastko and Weichert.
The following is a sampling of this season’ events and programs to celebrate the holidays and help others from around Central Jersey, compiled from information provided by community members. These holiday listings will be highlighted on MyCentralJersey.com in the coming days and weeks, and will continued to be updated. Additional listing information may be sent to cnmetro@MyCentralJersey.com or hntmetro@MyCentralJersey.com.
CENTRAL JERSEY
QuickChek Corp. will once again be participating in the Check-Out Hunger campaign to help feed hungry families during the holiday season. The Whitehouse Station-based fresh convenience market chain is a campaign partner of the annual fundraiser for that takes place every autumn at most major supermarkets and convenience stores throughout the region, benefiting more than 30 Feeding America food banks and affiliates from New England to Florida. The Community Food Bank of New Jersey, the Hudson Valley Food Bank and Long Island Cares, which QuickChek supports all year-round, are among those beneficiaries.
Shoppers at each of QuickChek’s 147 stores throughout the state, New York’s Hudson Valley and Long Island can help feed hungry families in their communities by donating $1, $3 or $5 coupons at store check-out counters during a six-week period that began Nov. 5 and runs through Dec. 17.
It’s a program that the community has embraced. The company raised $160,000 last year and $125,000 during the 2014 campaign. All of the money raised benefits those in need within the counties in which QuickChek operates store locations. This is the 26th year of Check-Out Hunger and QuickCheks partnership with the fundraiser extends throughout the year including the launch of a Check-Out Hunger hot air balloon at the annual QuickChek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning in Association with PNC Bank in July. For more information or to locate the nearest QuickChek to make a contribution, go to www.quickchek.com or download the QuickChek mobile app.
Central Jersey typically comes through for others in abundance and show why they are the heart of New Jersey. Many organizations and businesses offer an assortment of activities and services to aid, assist, support and entertain. There also are many opportunities for giving and volunteering. Stephanie Salardino of East Brunswick has been hosting an “Annual Day of Giving” toy drive at local bars and law firms. (Photo: ~Courtesy of Stephanie Salardino)
“A Night Of Giving” will take place across Central Jersey as Stephanie Salardino of East Brunswick will bar hop the evening before Thanksgiving picking up donated toys for various organizations. For the fourth year in a row, Salardino set up toy drives in various bars and a few attorney’s offices. This year, the drives ran from 6 p.m. to midnight on Wednesday, Nov. 23 at most venues. Some participants plan to continue the toy drive through to the December holidays.
The North Brunswick Pub in North Brunswick, The Dillinger Room in New Brunswick, Lozito’s Law in Milltown and Withum, Smith and Brown in New Brunswick will benefit Elijah’s Promise in New Brunswick, while the Golden Lion in Milltown will benefit the Crisis Room at Aldergate Methodist Church in East Brunswick. In Monmouth County, Idle Hour in Point Pleasant will once again help St. Gregory’s Pantry in Point Pleasant Beach, as will Spot PBQ in Point Pleasant Beach. The Crab’s Claw in Lavallette will give to Faith Lutheran Church in Lavallette, Fratello’s in Sea Girt will benefit St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Sea Girt and Bar Anticipation in Belmar will benefit Bradley Beach Food Pantry in Bradley Beach. Patrizia’s and Gotham, both of Red Bank, will collect for JBJ Soul Kitchen in Red Bank. All of the sites are asking that toys be unwrapped and for children between the ages of newborn and 14 years old.
The 5th Annual “They Kept Us Safe, Let’s Keep Them Warm” New Clothing Holiday Drive is in memory of Vietnam veteran Sgt. John E. McDonough, U.S. Air Force, will be conducted at various businesses throughout Central Jersey. All clothing donations must be brand new. This drive is in support of local, formerly homeless and disabled veterans housed at Community Hope’s 2 “Hope for Veterans” facilities on the VA campus in Lyons.
This year, there are 98 veterans residing at these safe havens. All items will be gift wrapped and hand delivered to a veteran on Christmas Eve. Clothing needed for the ex-servicemen should be in sizes large to 5XL and shoes 9.5 and up. Clothing needs for the ex-servicewomen should be in sizes large to size 16 and shoes size 8 and up.
For both servicemen and women, clothing needed includes white undershirts, underwear, socks, thermal underwear, gloves, hats, scarves, ear muffs, slippers,sweat shirts and pants, robes, pajamas, winter coats, sweaters, turtlenecks, rain coats, work boots, snow boots, rain boots dress shirts, sports jackets and ties. Toiletries needed are soap, shampoo, razors, shaving cream, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss,mouthwash, Q-tips, lip balm, sunscreen and moisturizer. Additional necessities include new blankets and new “Bed in a Bag” ensembles (full size), cookware (Crock Pots, toaster ovens, George Foreman grills, toasters, new pans, etc).
Drop off centers are The Salon Studio, 27 Mine Mount Road (2nd floor) in Bernardsville (see Kate Godfrey-Phan or call 732-306-3846), Investor’s Bank, 315 Route #202, Pluckemin (see Antonella Celli or call 908-719-6750), Coldwell Banker Realty, 1 South Finley Ave., Basking Ridge (see Theresa Filippone or call 908-766-8354 or 908-766-0808), Weichert Realtors, 22 Henry St., Basking Ridge (see Carol Conway or call 908-334-1986), The Stirling Elks Lodge 1138 Valley Road, Stirling (see Kelly Mazzochi or call 908-672-2079), The “World Famous” Waiting Room Restaurant, 66 East Cherry St,, Rahway (see Owner Donna Wenson or call 732-382-0900), Robbiani’s Clocks Dolls, 14 School Road West, Marlboro (see Michael or Kathleen Robbiani or call 732-462-3589), Salon Seraphim, 184 Route 9 North, Englishtown (see Jennifer Oakley or Michelle Whinni or call 732-972-5177) and for local pick-ups, contact Stacia McDonough at 908-470-1930 or staciamcdonough@hotmail.
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HUNTERDON COUNTY
United Way of Hunterdon County’s Holiday Hands program is aiming to help more than 3,700 individuals and families who have qualified for assistance this year.
Agency officials and volunteers say they find themselves faced with a question: How will they make sure everyone gets something, and no one goes without. In a news release, the agency says it won’t be able help all of those in need without support from the local community.
Hunterdon County’s high cost of living coupled with a slow-growing economy make it increasingly difficult for low-to-moderate income families, elderly residents and others with special needs to make ends meet, according to the news release.
United Way of Hunterdon County is looking for your assistance to make sure more people in the community have a brighter holiday season. (Photo: ~Courtesy United Way of Hunterdon County)
In its Holiday Hands program, United Way matches individuals or organizations with a family and/or individual and provides their wish list. Unwrapped gifts and/or gift cards are brought to the United Way of Hunterdon County’s Flemington office by Dec. 7. Gift cards are always needed, especially for individuals and family that are not “adopted,” according to the agency.
Individuals, families, companies or organizations interested in learning more about adopting a family or volunteering this holiday season can call 908-237-1689 or email at maria@uwhunterdon.org. Visit www.uwhunterdon.org/.
FLEMINGTON
The CEA/Johanna Foods Turkey Trot 5K run and 2M walk in Flemington will celebrate its 24th anniversary on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24. Proceeds from this festive event benefit the Center for Educational Advancement (CEA) in Flemington.
The Turkey Trot 5K run will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Thanksgiving morning. The Fitness Walk will start after the runners clear the starting line (about 9:40 a.m.) and, in response to popular demand, has been extended to be a two mile course. Online registration for this Central Jersey Thanksgiving tradition, the largest event of its kind in the region, is now open at runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Flemington/CEAJoahannaFoodsTurkeyTrot. Online registration is $5 less than paper registration. Sign-ups also are available to volunteer on Thanksgiving morning from 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For more information about volunteer opportunities, contact Eddie Schell at eschell@cea-nj.org or call CEA at 908-782-1480, ext 239.
People that are unable to join the Turkey Trotters in Flemington this Thanksgiving can still show their support for CEA by registering for free to collect pledges from friends and family. All are welcome to do this now by simply registering as a donor, setting a pledge goal, then emailing a notice to personal networks with the direct donation link to their Turkey Trot pledge page. For more information, contact ttrot@ceaemployment.com or call the CEA .
MIDDLESEX COUNTY
United Way of Central Jersey’s Gift of the Season program provided holiday gifts to 945 Central Jersey residents in 2015. The program is again seeking the community’s help this holiday season.
Year round, United Way of Central Jersey assists families in need residing within in its service area. The Gifts of the Season Program is designed to provide food, clothing, toys and gifts to families for the end of year holidays. The non-profit agency partners provided information about specific families receiving services from them but who are in need of additional assistance for basic necessities in order to preserve their independence and stability. The Gifts of the Season Program provides anonymous information to participating donors about the family. Each family member is asked to complete a wish list, with no one gift costing in excess of $35. United Way supplies this list only as a suggestion. Personal care items such as shampoo, cologne, scented soaps, etc., are also welcomed.
For information on how you can join this effort, contact Patricia Desiderio at pdesiderio@uwcj.org or call 732-247-3727 or visit www.uwcj.org/. To see a summary of who was helped in 2015 and who helped, go to http://www.uwcj.org/pdf/GIFTS_OF_THE_SEASON_SUMMARY.pdf.
EAST BRUNSWICK
The 41st Annual East Brunswick Interfaith Thanksgiving Service will be conducted at Temple B’nai Shalom, 15 Fern Road at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22. All are welcome. The service will feature special music by the combined choirs of several East Brunswick houses of worship, including Temple B’nai Shalom. The service is organized by The East Brunswick Clergy Council with co-sponsorship by The Daniel Pearl Education Center at Temple B’nai Shalom.
NORTH BRUNSWICK
Gloria Zastko, Realtors will be participating in its annual Thanksgiving Food Collection in support of The North Brunswick Food Bank’s H.O.P. E. (Helping Other People Eat). If interested in making a contribution, donations of stuffing, applesauce, canned vegetables, instant potatoes, canned yams, cranberry sauce, cake mix, frosting, corn bread mix and gift cards are being accepted. Drop off donations at Gloria Zastko, Realtors, 1582 Route 130, North Brunswick. For more information, call Maria Reynolds at 732-297-0600.
North Brunswick High School Alumni are invited to an “Alumni Breakfast” on Thursday, Nov. 24, at 9 am a.m. NBTHS Ampitheater before the Raiders take on South Brunswick High School in the annual Thanksgiving Game. (Gametime is 10:30 a.m.) A light breakfast will be served. For more information/RSVP, call 732-289-3701. In addition, North Brunswick High School is supporting veterans at the Thanksgiving Day Football Game by asking the public to “Donate a Suit for Our Retiring Heroes” program sponsored through Farmers Insurance. The suit drop-off location will be in front of the Main Gate at Steve Libro Field before the game. For more information, call 732-289-3702.
SOUTH RIVER
The South River Adopt-A-Family Program Club is requesting donations to help create a positive and memorable holiday by supplying gifts, clothing and necessities to families in need in the borough. In the past, this program has assisted more than 100 children in the community as a result of donations. Items such as toys, new clothing, food or a monetary donation are requested. If donating money, make the check payable to SRHS-Adopt-A-Family. The drop-off bin is at the South River Public Library on Appleby Avenue, and donations will be collected through Dec. 22. Call Debbie Zemann at 732-841-1954.
The South River Food Bank Thanksgiving Dinner is scheduled for 12:30 to 2:30 on Thanksgiving at Saints Peter and Paul Church Hall, 9 Jeffrie Ave. The event is sponsored by Ria-Mar Restaurant and Bar, Green Construction and Saints Peter and Paul Church. Contact the Food Bank at 55 Reid St. or 732-238-3020 or South River Board of Health at 48 Washington St. or call 732-257-1999, ext. 118 for more information.
SOMERSET COUNTY
The 7th Annual Somerset County Adopt-A-Family Program provides Thanksgiving meals for needy families in Somerset County. The estimated cost of a Thanksgiving meal for a family of four is $40. The program has collected $77,669 in donations since its inception in 2010.
“We often hear that people want to help others within their own community,” Freeholder Director Patricia Walsh said. “This is a perfect way for residents to earmark donations to help feed needy families in their own or neighboring towns.”
Donatations may be made by sending a check to any of the following local programs:
Food Bank Network of Somerset County, P.O. Box 149, Bound Brook, NJ 08805
Franklin Township Food Bank, P.O. Box 333, Somerset, NJ 08875-0333
Feeding Hands Inc., Emmanuel Church, 100 Grant Ave., Somerville, NJ 08876
Hillsborough Food Pantry, Attn: Social Services Department, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, NJ 08844
North Plainfield FISH, Holy Cross Church, 40 Mercer Avenue, North Plainfield, NJ 07060
Reformed Church of Bound Brook, P.O Box 347, South Bound Brook, NJ 08880
Samaritan Homeless Interim Program Inc. (SHIP), 87 E. High St., Somerville, NJ 08876
On the memo line of a check, write “Adopt-A-Family” and the name of the town where you wish the donation to go. If $40 is difficult, any amount will be gratefully accepted. The Food Bank Network and SHIP serve residents throughout Somerset County, the Franklin, Hillsborough and North Plainfield programs primarily serve residents within those respective towns, Feeding Hands Inc. serves the Somerville area and the Reformed Church serves both Bound Brook and South Bound Brook. For more information, call the Food Bank Network at 732-560-1813, the Franklin Township Food Bank at 732-246-0009, Feeding Hands Inc. at 908-397-6452, the Hillsborough Social Services Department at 908-369-3880, North Plainfield FISH at 908-561-9340, the Reformed Church of Bound Brook at 732-356-9345 or SHIP at 908-393-9545. Go to http://bit.ly/2016AdoptFamily to complete and print the donation form.
United Way of Northern New Jersey is seeking the assistance of local residents and businesses to purchase holiday gifts and winter coats for individuals in need during the 27th annual United Way Gifts of the Season program.
The program seeks to assist some 4,000 area children, senior citizens and adults with disabilities identified as struggling to afford basic needs. United Way, in partnership with the Somerset County Board of Social Services, the Food Bank Network of Somerset County and sponsor Optum Technology, is working to provide holiday cheer as well as coats and winter apparel for ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) families and individuals.
“For nearly three decades Somerset County residents have shown incredible heart during the holiday season for their neighbors in need. We are grateful for their continued support,” said United Way of Northern New Jersey CEO John Franklin. “The timing is critical as ALICE individuals and families are struggling to afford the basic necessities let alone holiday gifts.”
United Way research shows that nearly 34,000 Somerset County households — 28 percent — qualify as ALICE or in poverty. These households cannot afford life’s basic necessities of housing, food, health care, child care and transportation and are one emergency away from falling into financial ruin. The holidays and winter months bring additional financial stress, which United Way is seeking to alleviate with community support.
Residents and businesses can support United Way Gifts of the Season by requesting gift tags with holiday wish lists. Participants are asked to fulfill at least one of the wish list items with a new, unwrapped gift by Dec 9. United Way also accepts store gift cards and donations through Dec. 12 to purchase items listed on remaining gift tags.
Residents and businesses can also show their support by donating new or gently used winter coats and outerwear so that families can use their limited funds to pay for their basic needs, such as housing, utilities, food or transportation. The greatest need each year is for coats in children’s sizes.
To request a gift tag or for more information, email Lisa.Galonardo@UnitedWayNNJ.org, call 973-993-1160, ext. 503 or visit www.UnitedWayNNJ.org/Gifts2016.
Central Jersey typically comes through for others in abundance and show why they are the heart of New Jersey. Many organizations and businesses offer an assortment of activities and services to aid, assist, support and entertain. There also are many opportunities for giving and volunteering on Thanksgiving. The Turkey Trot 5K in Flemington is a tradition going on its 24th year. (Photo: ~Courtesy of CEA)
BOUND BROOK
United Interfaith Thanksgiving Service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, at the United Methodist Church, 150 West Union Ave. Also participating with the United Methodist Church will be Congregation Knesseth Israel, The Congregational Church of Bound Brook and Bound Brook Presbyterian Church. For more information, go to boundbrookumc@gmail.com. If you would like to contribute a musical offering, leave a message for Music Director Pat Merlucci at the church office, 732-356-1372.
BRIDGEWATER
Interfaith Thanksgiving Service, 7 p.m. Nov. 22. The public is invited to attend the annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service, sponsored by North Branch Reformed Church, St. Bernard of Clairvaux Church and Temple Beth-El, at St. Bernard, Route 22, in Bridgewater. A choir composed of members from the three congregations will perform. The Rev. Todd Buurstra, Msgr. Joseph Celano and Rabbi Arnie Gluck will each conduct part of the service. Donations will be accepted for the Interfaith Hospitality Network of Somerset County, an organization providing emergency shelter and case management services to families in need. IHNSC provides emergency shelter, transitional housing, case management and support services to homeless families in Somerset County through more than 20 religious congregations in the county.
GREEN BROOK
Thanksgiving Trot, The 6th Annual 5K benefiting the Green Brook PBA Local #398 will be conducted Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 24, at the Green Brook Middle School, 132 Jefferson Ave. The race is on a USATF certified 5K course and will be lead by officers in a Green Brook police car. Participants and attendees are asked to bring a non perishable food item for donation to a local food bank. After the race, there will be refreshments and a DJ. Race day registration and package pick-up is from 6 to 7 a.m. 5K Runners start at 8 a.m., running with strollers at 8:01 a.m and walkers at 8:02 a.m. Race day registration is cash only and no T-shirts will be available that day. Pre-race day registration closes on Tuesday at 11:59 p.m. Package pickup also is available from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Green Brook Middle School. For more information, including pre-race and race day registration prices, go to http://www.greenbrookracing.com/ThanksgivingTrot.html.
PEAPACK-GLADSTONE
Hope for Veterans Program, Nov. 24. Gladstone Tavern will host a Thanksgiving dinner for 40 or more formerly homeless veterans. Community Hope’s Hope for Veterans Programs rescued more than 1,000 veterans and veteran families from homelessness in the past year, and community support from businesses such as Gladstone Tavern make it possible to fulfill the organization’s mission.
With thousands of homeless veterans in the state, the Community Hope is the leading nonprofit in New Jersey serving homeless veterans and veteran families. Community Hope has saved 4,500 veterans and their family members from homelessness since opening its first veterans program in 2004. That was the year Community Hope opened its 95-bed Hope for Veterans Transitional Housing Program on the Lyons VA campus as the largest program in the state for homeless veterans. Community Hope has since developed a 62-unit supportive housing veterans village on the Lyons VA campus and established a rapid re-housing and homelessness prevention program that saves more 800 veterans in New Jersey and Pennsylvania from homelessness annually. The agency also has veterans housing in Chester and Garfield and last year opened an emergency housing program in Philadelphia.
“The holidays can be an especially tough time for the homeless and the veterans we serve,” Community Hope CEO J. Michael Armstrong said. “Chef Carlin and the Gladstone Tavern family understand that. The veterans who have been fortunate to experience their generosity in past years come away feeling truly appreciated and remembered on this holiday of giving thanks.”
This year’s Thanksgiving menu for the veterans will be butternut squash bisque, followed by traditional whole roasted turkey with gravy, bacon braised Brussels sprouts, buttered green beans, spicy fried sweet potato, buttermilk whipped potato, mushroom-sage stuffing, parker house rolls and cranberry relish. The dinner will be rounded off with choices of Dutch apple pie, pumpkin pie, triple chocolate cake, cranberry cheesecake, coffee, tea and fresh local farm apple cider. For additional information about the Gladstone Tavern, 273 Main St. and Pottersville Road, call 908-234-9055 or visit www.gladstonetavern.com. For more information on the Hope for Veterans programs, contact Community Hope at 973-463-9600. ext. 308, or go to www.hopeforveterans.org.
SOMERVILLE
The Samaritan Homeless Interim Program (SHIP) will host the annual “Holiday Meal” Program for those in need of a meal in the Somerset County region. The “Holiday Meals,” provided at no cost, will be served at the United Reformed Church, 100 W. Main St., in Somerville. The church has a long history of partnership with S.H.I.P. and has served as the host for the “Holiday Meals Program” since Christmas Day, 1990. Meals are served starting at 12:30 p.m. on each of the holidays and the last seating is 1:30 p.m. Volunteers must call and register in advance. Donations of food and supplies are welcome. Anyone in need of a meal in Somerset County is invited to join S.H.I.P. for a delicious dinner and fellowship. Call SHIP and inform them of donations or volunteer interest in advance at 908-393-9545. Financial donations are needed and may be sent to: S.H.I.P., 87 E. High St., Somerville, NJ 08876. Food and items needed include: frozen turkeys, five pound canned hams, prepared stuffing mix, canned string beans, corn, peas, fresh white potatoes, canned large sweet potatoes, two pound boxes of brown sugar, instant mashed potatoes, canned cranberry sauce, pickles, black and green stuffed olives, large bottles of soda, regular coffee, fresh fruit, pies, cakes, cookies, cupcakes, potato chips, pretzels, salad dressing, paper towels, 6- and 9-inch paper plates, 6-inch salad bowls, and any seasonal holiday foods.
Somerville 5K Turkey Trot, Nov. 24. The borough will hold its first Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 24, to benefit Recreation Programming. Fees through Nov. 23 are $30 and $35 on Race Day. Registration and packet pick-up begins at 7:45 a.m. with the race starting at 9 a.m. and awards at 10 a.m. The race begins at Engine Co. No. 1, 170 E. Main St. Donations of non-perishable food items for the food pantry will be collected. For more information, go to https://runsignup.com/somerville5k or the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/SomervilleTurkeyTrot/.
UNION COUNTY
SUMMIT
WEICHERT, Realtors’ Summit office will be joining forces with the Community Food Bank of New Jersey to help bring the joy of Thanksgiving to more than 1,000 non-profit charities, located in 18 counties throughout New Jersey. The community is encouraged to drop off canned, plastic jarred and boxed goods at the office at 474 Morris Ave. The food will be donated to the Community Food Bank of New Jersey to help provide a crucial holiday meal for those who would go without at Thanksgiving. Monetary donations will also be accepted. No glass containers, cellophane, bottled water, soda or baby food. For more information, stop by the Summit office or call at 908-277-1200.
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