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Touch A Truck Rolls Into Moorestown Mall Saturday

Children of all ages will have the chance to see, touch and explore their favorite trucks.

MOORESTOWN, NJ — Children of all ages will have the chance to see, touch and explore their favorite trucks at the Moorestown Mall this weekend. Oaks Integrated Care’s sixth annual Touch A Truck event is pulling into the Moorestown Mall parking lot on Saturday, Sept. 23, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is on the Route 38 side of Boscov’s Department Store, and will be held rain or shine.

Trucks aren’t the only attraction, though. Children will have the chance to paint their faces, jump on a moon bounce, participate in a photo contest and play games, among other fun activities.

Of course, when it comes to trucks, there are plenty of them, including:

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  • Ambulance
  • Mobile Laboratory
  • Humvee
  • Construction Vehicles
  • Police Car
  • Fire Truck
  • Tractor Trailer
  • And many more!

Admission is free for children and $5 for adults. Tickets for food and activities will be available for purchase. Proceeds will benefit the Oaks Integrated Care Food Pantries in Mt. Holly and Berlin which serve over 800 families a month.

“Hunger is a sad reality for many families in our community,” Oaks Integrated Care CEO Derry Holland said. “Touch A Truck gives families the opportunity to enjoy a fun filled day together while bringing awareness and support to an important cause in our community.”

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"Moorestown Mall is excited to partner with Oaks Integrated Care as we continue to bring this fabulous event to the community,” Moorestown Mall Marketing Director Lisa Milideo said. “This event has become an annual tradition which just gets better every year as Oaks Integrated Care provides new activities and participants to the delight of our guests."

Oaks Integrated Care offers over 230 health and social service programs for vulnerable adults, children and families throughout New Jersey. Programs include group homes, in-home services, case management, day treatment, outpatient and partial care services, crisis stabilization services, food pantries and special needs supportive housing.

For more information, visit www.oaksintcare.org or call the Development Office at 609-267-5928.

The attached images were provided by Oaks Integrated Care

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