Grocery Gift Card Collection For Domestic Violence Survivors, Kids In Somerset County

SOMERVILLE, NJ — A special collection of grocery gift cards for domestic violence survivors and their children is being held by Safe+Sound Somerset as their supply is running low.

"Over 95 percent of our clients have experienced Intimate Partner Violence that includes financial abuse, which impacts a survivor's ability to provide for themselves and their children. As a result, we provide most clients with gift cards for food and other basic necessities," said the nonprofit organization.

Locals are asked to donate a gift card for Shop-Rite, Walmart, Target, or other local grocery stores that the organization can share with their clients. Gift cards of $25 are suggested, but any amount will be accepted.

Locals can mail Gift Cards to: Kristin Cantwell, Safe+Sound Somerset, PO Box 835, Somerville, NJ 08876.

For those with a number of cards, email kcantwell@safe-sound.org to make arrangements to drop them off.

Safe+Sound Somerset exists so that "survivors of domestic abuse or sexual violence never feel alone, and know that compassionate professional help is only a phone call or text away." Survivor advocates answer the call and text line 24 hours a day – 7 days a week – 365 days a year at 866-685-1122. For more information visit safe-sound.org.

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