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Barnegat Homeless Veteran Non-Profit Hosting Craft And Vendor Fair

Jeff's Camp, a non-profit working to build a camp for homeless veterans in Barnegat, is hosting a craft and vendor fair in May.

BARNEGAT, NJ — A local non-profit for homeless veterans will host a craft and vendor fair in May.

Jeff's Camp, a Barnegat non-profit dedicated to building a camp for homeless veterans, is hosting a craft and vendor fair on May 21.

The event will be held outdoors at the Jeff's Camp site from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., located at 308 Route 72 in Barnegat.

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Jeff's Camp is currently seeking volunteers and vendors for the event. Vendor spots cost $25 for a 10'x10' space. Those interested should contact Cathy at 732-713-8723.

Jeff's Camp is named for the late United States Army Veteran and helicopter Crew Chief, Jeffrey Allen Poissant, according to the Jeff's Camp website. He donated 36 acres of land in Barnegat before his passing in 2017 and asked his partner, Martin Weber, to use the land to help veterans, the website said.

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