East Brunswick, Interfaith Clergy Council Hosting Holiday Cheer Drive

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — East Brunswick and the Interfaith Clergy Council will be hosting the annual Holiday Cheer Drive to support families in need for the December Holidays.

All proceeds will go to Aldersgate Outreach Community Center and other East Brunswick charities.

Donations will be collected through gift cards. The collection will happen until Nov. 25, 2024.

Residents can donate a gift card from Target or Walmart in $5, $10, $20, or $25 denominations.

They can be dropped off in the metal drop box by the front door of the Recreation Office, at 334 Dunhams Corner Road.

Gift Cards can also be dropped off at the Clerk's Office Window of the East Brunswick Municipal Building from 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, 1 Jean Walling Civic Center Dr.).

"We are in dire need of gift cards, so anything that you can contribute would be greatly appreciated," the organization said.

Meanwhile, non-perishable food items can be donated for the Thanksgiving food drive. The food items can be donated to Food Drive Shed in the Recreation and Parks parking lot.

The Recreation and Parks office is located at 334 Dunhams Corner Road, open Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Non-perishable Thanksgiving food items can also be donated directly to Aldersgate Outreach Community Center's pantry.

For questions or concerns, email afaulcon@eastbrunswick.org.