Haddonfield Businesses Give to Needy

While  downtown Haddonfield businesses are busy handling holiday shoppers this season, many store owners are also finding time to give back to the community.

The following is a list of some of the Haddonfield businesses holding food, money and other types of collections for area shelters, food banks, The Fellowship House, and other charitable organizations.

Food Collections

Jay West Bridal – 151 Kings Highway East; 856-795-0424
Collecting canned goods and non-perishable items for its annual food drive taking place through Tuesday, December 13. The food drive benefits the Cherry Hill Food and Outreach Council.

The Little Shop – 143 Kings Hwy East; 856-429-7573
Collecting cereal for Sacred Heart Church in Camden through December 25.

The Picket Fence and Garden Tea Room – 103 Kings Highway East; 856-795-5357
Holding a food collection for the Pennsauken Food Bank now through December 25.

The British Chip Shop – 146 Kings Highway East; 856-354-0204
Hosting a Beatles Sing Along and Food Bank Benefit for the Food Bank of South Jersey on Wednesday, December 14 from 6-8 p.m.

Coin Drives

Carly Valentine Photography – 1 Mechanic Street; 856-816-3757
Holding a Coin Drive for Philabundance from Wednesday, December 7 through Friday, December 23.

Toy Collections

The British Chip Shop – 146 Kings Highway East; 856-354-0204
Hosting a Brunch with Father Christmas and Toy Drive for Toys for Tots on Sunday, December 18 from noon-3 p.m.

Country Way Bridal – 200 Kings Highway East; 856-745-9005
Holding a toy drive for Toys 4 Tots now through Thursday, December 22. Country Way Bridal will also host a Toy Collection Party on Thursday, December 22 with light snacks and refreshments.

Pet Goods Collections

Stardust Memories – 25 Tanner Street; 856-428-1943
Collecting pet food, blankets, towels and pillow cases for rescued animals through December 25.

Doggie & Kitty Style – 207 Kings Highway East; 856-216-7387
Collecting gently used toys, old towels and old blankets for dogs and cats at The Animal Orphanage in Voorhees, as well as for pets that are part of Operation Ava in Philadelphia. The collection is taking place year-round.

Miscellaneous Community Events

Jamaican Me Crazy – 139 Kings Highway East; 856-616-1291
The store is housing and showing homeless cats for adoption for Friends Animal Rescue through the end of 2011.

“Our downtown business district is bustling with shoppers this time of year, and it’s heartwarming to see our business owners dedicating their time to helping others this holiday season,” said Lisa Hurd, Partnership for Haddonfield retail coordinator.

For more information about how to donate, contact the individual businesses at phone numbers listed above or call the Haddonfield Information Center at 856-216-7253.

For more information about downtown Haddonfield, visit ShopHaddonfieldNJ.com.