How to Donate in Southern New Jersey This Holiday Season

It’s November, and homes all across southern New Jersey are being filled with the aroma of turkey cooking in the oven. All the trimmings are on their way, too, of course.

It’s also the time of year for giving thanks and helping those in need.

Here’s a look at some local clothing, food and toy drives currently underway in Camden, Gloucester and Burlington counties.

West Deptford is accepting clothing donations at its Public Works Yard. This is in conjunction with the Goodwill Industries of Southern New Jersey, and they also continue to accept televisions and other electronics.

The Eighth Legislative District Office in Burlington County is accepting donations of new clothing and non-perishable food. It is located at 176 Route 70, Suite 13 in Medford. They accept clothing and food Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Goodwill Industries of Southern New Jersey accepts clothing and coat donations at its various locations, including:

·      170 Grove Street in Haddonfield. Hours of operation: Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.;  Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

·      Woodcrest Shopping Center, 1490 Berlin Road (Route 561) and Browning Lane, Cherry Hill. Hours of operation: Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m; Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

·      125 Black Horse Pike in Bellmawr. Hours of operation: Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m; Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Phone number: 856-933-5920

·      1040 Creek Road in Bellmawr. Hours of operation: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.,m. Phone number: 856-931-1111

·      33 Linden Avenue in Mount Ephraim. Hours of operation: Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Phone number: 856-931-4285

·      5461 Route 70 in Pennsauken. Hours of operation: Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m; Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Phone number: 856-662-1650

·      222 South White Horse Pike in Stratford. Hours of operation: Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m; Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Phone number: 856-566-0897

·      Woodlynne Department of Public Works,4th and Cooper. Hours of operation: Monday-Friday, 6 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Phone number: 856-745-6700

·      2835 Route 73 in Maple Shade. Hours of Operation: Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m; Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Phone number: 856-439-0174

·      620 Cutler Avenue in Maple Shade. Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Phone number: 856-779-9610, extension 151

·      148 Old Marlton Pike in Medford. Hours of Operation: Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

·      2 Commonwealth Drive in Medford. Hours of Operation: Saturday, 7 a.m.-noon. Phone number: 609-654-4806, extension 303.

·      250 Rancocas Road in Mount Holly. Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-noon. Phone number: 609-845-1104

·      3111 Route 38, Suite 20 in the Larchmont Commons Shopping Center in Mount Laurel. Hours of Operation: Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

·      100 Mount Laurel Road in Mount Laurel. Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Phone number: 856-234-2070

·      4314 Route 130 North in Willingboro. Hours of Operation: Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Phone number: 609-877-4900

·      25 Industrial Drive in Willingboro. Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Phone number: 609-877-2200, extension 1106

Haddon Township, Gloucester Township and Collingswood are conducting their annual toy drives.

In Haddon Township, new, unwrapped toys, non-perishable food items and gift cards are being accepted at all township schools, the municipal building at 135 Haddon Avenue, the Annex Building at 10 Reeve Avenue and Westmont Fire Company No. 1.

Toys can be dropped off in Gloucester Township at the municipal building at 1261 Chews Landing Road in Laurel Springs. Distribution of the toys is scheduled to begin Dec. 9. All schools, businesses, residents and organizations are invited to donate new toys. For more information, call 856-228-4000, extension 3249.

Toys can be dropped off in Collingswood at the firehouse at 20 West Collings Avenue until Dec. 15. The drive is accepting toys for children between the ages of 1 and 15, as well as wrapping paper, tape and gift tags. For more information, contact Firefighter Ted Aurig at taurig@collingswood.com or by calling the firehouse (856) 854-7447, extension 366.

Long and Foster’s in Cherry Hill is running its annual toy drive. Its office is located at 1415 Route 70 East, and toys can be dropped off between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday-Friday until Dec. 12.

Those looking to donate food or money, or volunteer in a soup kitchen can do so through a multitude of sources, including:

The Food Bank of South Jersey at 1501 John Tipton Boulevard in Pennsauken, 856-662-4884;

The Burlington County Food Pantry at 398 South Lenola Road in Maple Shade, 856-424-1333;

Cathedral Soup Kitchen at 1514 Federal Street in Camden, 856-964-6771;

Senior Citizens United Community Services of Camden at 146 Black Horse Pike in West Collingswood Heights, 856-456-1121, extension 45;

Catholic Charities at 1200 North Delsea Drive in Westville, 856-845-9200;

North Baptist Church at 1020 North Evergreen Avenue in Woodbury, 856-845-5907;

Jewish Community Relation Council in Cherry Hill 856-424-1333; and

Cedar Missionary Homes in Laurel Springs, 856-783-6525.

For a complete list of food pantries, soup kitchens and food banks visit homelessshelterdirectory.org.