Holiday Donations Encouraged In Mahwah

Several groups in Mahwah have chosen to honor the United States armed forces, and a group that caters to them, this holiday season.

The Mahwah Marine Moms – North Jersey Military Moms, a group that started in 2006 and has since sent over 1,800 care packages to troops serving overseas, are the recipients of some generous holiday donations.

Mahwah PBA Local 143 recently donated $500 to the organization, and the has named the group its “Organization of the Year,” and has that benefit the MMM.

Also as a part of its eight-week long “Winterfest” event, the MRCC is once again promoting its annual “Spread the Cheer” initiative, which asks residents to donate to local agencies that need extra help this holiday season.

From the list on the MRCC website, the following organizations are suggested donation recipients:

Center for Food Action - Northwest

90 Ridge Road, Mahwah, NJ. 201-529-2029, www.cfanj.org

Nov. 28 – Dec. 19 To enable families who visit the Center for Food Action to shop for their own family’s holiday needs, kindly make a donation of gift cards for local department stores such as: KOHLS, Target, Marshalls, TJ Maxx, Walmart, Kmart, Toys R Us, and JC Penny. Suggested donation amounts are $10, $20, $25, $50. Donations can be mailed or delivered Mon. 10AM – 6 PM or Tues.-Fri. from 10AM to 2PM.

Hampshire Self Storage/Marine Toys for Tots

100 Micik Lane, Mahwah, NJ. 201-512-0400, www.hampshireselfstorage.com

Nov. 17 – Dec. 8 The mission of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys and distribute these toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted.

Shelter Our Sisters

405 State Street, Hackensack, NJ. 201-498-9247, www.shelteroursisters.org Donate holiday gifts to this shelter for battered women and children.

Table to Table

PO Box 1051, Englewood Cliffs, NJ. 201-444-5500, www.tabletotable.org 

Page 1 of 3Table to Table is asking for donations of food, money, time, and materials or services. Table to Table only accepts food that has been prepared or stored in a commercial kitchen or food establishment. All wholesome foods, chilled at 40° F or less; frozen at 0° F or less, are desirable, such as: prepared foods, fresh or frozen meats, poultry and fish, fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy products (such as milk, cheeses and yogurts), salads, sandwiches, soups, frozen foods, juices and beverages, as well as muffins, cookies and pastries.

Pascack Valley Meals on Wheels

PO Box 291, Westwood, NJ. 201-358-0010, www.pvmealsonwheels.org

The Pascack Valley Meals on Wheels is currently looking for volunteers who could deliver meals. Additionally, Pascack Valley Meals on Wheels is looking for volunteers to assist with graphic design, copywriting, legal work, grant writing, fundraising, and volunteers to make tray favors (cards, cookies, etc.) for our clients. Donations are also greatly appreciated online or by mail.

National Foundation for Animal Rescue

PO Box 565, Saddle River, NJ. 877-554-8787, www.petfinder.com/shelters/NJ466.html

The Foundation wants you to volunteer. There are many ways to volunteer, but the most pressing needs are for foster homes and for feral cat colony feeders. The Foundation is also asking for monetary donations to help offset food and litter expenses.

Healing Spaces

PO Box 2603, Wayne, NJ. 973-879-3683, www.healingspaces.org

Any monetary amount you can contribute is greatly appreciated. Join the Team of Volunteers, or become a partner.

American Red Cross of Northern NJ

209 Fairfield Road, Fairfield, NJ. 973-797-3308, www.redcross.org

The American Red Cross of Northern NJ wants you to join a team of committed volunteers. You can help by taking a class, donating blood, taking a disaster preparedness class, volunteering, becoming a Braille volunteer, connecting with military family members, and by giving donations.

Ramapo Reformed Church

100 Island Road, Mahwah, NJ. 201-529-3075, www.ramaporeformedchurch.org

Clothing Closet Ministry – continues to provide free clothing to those in need, collecting gently used seasonal clothes every Wednesday morning from 9:30 AM to noon.

Girl Scouts of Northern NJ

95 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale, NJ. 973-248-8200, www.gsnnj.org

Volunteer in a role that matches your skills, willingness, and available time or donate.

SCORE

327 East Ridgewood Ave, Paramus, NJ. 201-599-6090, www.scoremetronj.org

Our mission is to help more of Northern New Jersey’s emerging and existing small business owners live their dreams. Our current members are talented counselors with a wide range of business expertise and backgrounds. But, in order to expand our services, we need to recruit additional members, including women, African-Americans, Hispanics, Asians, attorneys, accountants, internet marketing and information technology specialists, retail and restaurant owners, experienced cyber counselors, workshop presenters, or facilitators and guest speakers.

Mahwah Marine Moms

8 Strong Street, Mahwah, NJ. 201-891-9324, www.mahwahmarinemoms.com

The Mahwah Marine Moms do what they do with the hope of making life a little bit easier for the brave men and women putting their lives on the line in the fight against terrorism. Their mission is simple: to support those who serve our country. Toiletries, travel-sized items, and snack items donations can be made at any time. Please see their website for most needed items.