Nonprofit Sparks Change Through Donation Initiative In Morristown

MORRISTOWN, NJ — As the weather warms and spring pushes away winter, many people feel compelled to clear out their homes. For many, clothing and shoes are common spring cleaning targets.

This spring, the non-profit Room to Grow is asking New Jersey residents to start their spring cleaning by upcycling their baby and toddler items to fill resource gaps in under-resourced communities in the New York and New Jersey area.

The nonprofit organization will hold its Fill-A-Truck event at 4 Baer Court in Morristown on Saturday, March 25, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and is encouraging local residents to donate new or gently used baby and toddler items such as clothing, toys, books and more.

"This Fill-A-Truck event is the perfect time to jump-start your spring cleaning and donate baby and toddler items your child has outgrown. By upcycling your items, you not only reduce waste but also helps Room to Grow support families," a Room to Grow spokesperson said.

Local residents can help Room to Grow support local area families who are raising babies born into low-income circumstances by donating these items.

Here is the full donation checklist to see what is in the greatest need.

Room to Grow is a non-profit organization that provides critical assistance to families raising low-income children.

To help create a safe and stable environment, the organization offers parents counseling and tips on tracking child development milestones, as well as essential baby items and connections to community resources such as housing and medical referrals.

"This holistic, three-year program currently serves more than 800 families in the New York area, addressing the multitude of needs new families face by actively filling resource and support gaps in the communities we serve," the organization said.

Room to Grow is encouraging residents who are unable to attend the event to purchase items from the organization's wishlist. All residents should keep in mind that Room to Grow requires donors to review their items ahead of time to ensure that donations meet the necessary quality standards.

The donation event will occur rain or shine, organizers said.