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Donations Sought For Stafford Residents In Need

Gifts for teenagers and coats for kids and adults are needed for Stafford's toy drive and coat drive.

STAFFORD, NJ — If you are able to help, Stafford Recreation is in need of specific items for both their toy drive and coat drive.

Stafford Recreation is teaming up with Stafford PBA Local 297 to ensure that all can enjoy a merry and bright Christmas.

To do so, for the drives, they are in need of teen gifts for both boys and girls, especially gift cards.

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They also need coats for boys and girls, sizes 7/8 and 10/12, and coats for adult men and women, sizes M, L and XL.

New and unwrapped gifts, gift cards, coats, hats, gloves and scarves can be dropped off to the Bay Ave Community Center between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and the Town Hall lobby 24 hours a day up until Dec. 23.

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Items can also be dropped off at any of the community partner drop off locations during their regular business hours.

"Remember, all donations remain local and thanks to the kindness and generosity in our community we are able to give back to families in need year after year!" Stafford Recreation said.

If you are in need or know someone who is, contact Jen McBrien in the Recreation Office at 609-597-1000 ext. 8573 to register.

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