Holiday Toys, Coats & Food Drives In Jersey City

Holiday Toys, Coats & Food Drives In Jersey City

The holiday season is upon us. There are so many Toys Coats and Food Drives In Jersey City, which you can support. ‘Tis the season to give back and spread joy. If you want to give away toys, coats, or food in Jersey City, you can find all the options here.

Fourth Annual Sgt. Peter Zanin “Peachy” Toy Drive

This season of giving, please consider donating to the Fourth Annual Sgt. Peter Zanin “Peachy” Toy Drive.
Drop off unwrapped new toys for kids and teens of all ages, at Hoboken PD 24/7 or City Hall 9am – 4pm.
Other drop-off times/locations are listed on the attached flyer. All gifts will be distributed to local kids and teens.

Annual JC Wonders Holiday Toy Drive

JC Wonders will be partnering with many of the local businesses for the Annual Holiday Toy Drive to donate gifts to children in need throughout Hudson County. Drop-off is available at any locations listed (during open hours, which vary for each location). Another option is contactless donating which can be done through their Amazon Wish List, where your order will be delivered directly to them.

Clothing Drive

This winter, let’s come together to spread warmth and love! Gently used coats, scarves, gloves, hats, and other winter essentials are being collected to help those in need. Drop-off Locations: Check the flyer for all the details!
Donation Deadline: 12/31/24. Every donation makes a difference. Let’s work together to keep our community warm this season. Check here for more details.

JSQCA Annual Holiday Party & Clothing Drive

Journal Square Community Association is organizing its annual Holiday Party on Dec 9th at 81 Sip Ave, 2nd Fl, Jersey City. Come and enjoy the festive season with the community. They also have a cold-weather clothing drive of hats, gloves, scarves, etc. to be donated to a local shelter.

Hoboken Community Center’s Annual Holiday Market

Hoboken Community Center’s Annual Holiday Market will be held on Saturday, December 14, from 1:00-3:00 PM at the Multi-Service Center (124 Grand St)!
They are accepting new item donations in categories like toys & games, art supplies & crafts, teen gifts, home goods, electronics, beauty products, and accessories for men, women and children. We will be accepting donated items until December 12.
The HCC Holiday Market offers a wonderful opportunity for their clients to select gifts for their family members free of charge, with limits on the number of items for each household. They will be accepting donated items until December 12.
How to donate:
Mail items directly to HCC at 1301 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ.
Drop off donations on Thursday mornings, 9-11 AM at the HCC Pantry, 1301 Washington St or to their HCC donation drop boxes at Chocopain (Uptown/Downtown Hoboken) & bwè kafe (North End & Newport)
Check the link in their bio for their holiday wishlist and other ways to get involved!

F45 Hoboken North

F45 Training Hoboken North is organizing a drive for the Franciscan Community Development Center in Fairview.
They are collecting the following items:
$5.00 gift cards (coffee shops, bakeries, etc).
Small Lego sets or similar toys
Hats & socks
Nut-free Christmas candies & chocolates.

Donations will be collected in bins at the gym, 720 Monroe St, 3rd floor, suite E303, Hoboken,  until the 19th Dec, 2024.

Winter Mitten & Glove Drive

Wallace Elementary School will be hosting a Mitten and Glove Drive sponsored by the Positive Paws Club. They are asking for donations of new or gently used mittens and gloves for individuals in need within the Hoboken Community.

If you would like to contribute, they are accepting donations from Monday, December 2nd to Friday, December 20th. The donation box will be located in the main office of Wallace Elementary School, 1100 Willow Ave. Hoboken.

Holiday Drive by My Gym, Jersey City

My Gym (252 9th Street, JC) is organizing a Holiday Drive for The Franciscan Community Development Center, Inc. This organization is located in Fairview. Their mission is to support the poor, the underprivileged, the immigrants, women and children, senior and vulnerable populations of our community.
Help My Gym help those in need for the Holidays.
Items accepted until December 20th:
-Scarves
-Gloves
-Coats
-Socks
-Hats
-Toys (legos, coloring books, small speakers)
-Gift cards to Dunkin/Mcdonalds

Holiday Gift Drive – F45 Downtown Jersey City

F45 Downtown Jersey City, the Gym and Physical Fitness Center, is organizing a Gift Drive.
Join them in spreading holiday cheer for the Franciscan Community Development Center in Fairview.
They will be collecting the following items:
$5.00 gift cards (coffee shops, bakeries, etc).
Small Lego sets or similar toys
Hats & socks
Nut-free Christmas candies & chocolates
Donations will be collected in bins at the gym until December 19, 2024.

Annual Jersey Cares Coat Drive

Nov 6th 2024 – Jan 12th 2025

For the past 28 years, The Jersey Cares Coat Drive has mobilized the collection and distribution of thousands of “gently used” winter coats to men, women, children, and infants in need. Last year, Jersey Cares collected more than 20,000 coats throughout the state of New Jersey. Companies, churches, police stations, schools and other organizations collect coats throughout the drive and deliver them to a central location, where volunteers then organize the donated coats and package them for pick-up. Our approved nonprofit partners then pick-up and distribute the coats to people in need.

Jersey City’s 28th Annual Toy Drive

Jersey City’s 28th Annual Toy Drive is here. Registration is open from November 13, 2024, at 9 am.
You can donate new, unwrapped toys suitable for ages 1-12 years old. Donations can be brought to the Resident Response Center, City Hall, 280 Grove St., Room B-108. The last day to donate is Dec 6th. The Toy Distribution will take place on Dec 14th, 10 am to noon. This is available only for the pre-registered families and residency proof will be required.  There is also an Amazon wish list for those who don’t know what to buy.

Holiday Market and toy/coat donation – Made of Leaves

195 New York Ave. Jersey City
Sunday, December 15th, 12-4 pm

Come out this Sunday from 12-4 pm and get in the holiday spirit!
There will be coffee, breakfast sandwiches, vintage, discounted tattoos, jewelry, pottery, art, photo ops, portraits, tarot readings, plants, soap, candles, and so much more! Come out this Sunday to The Heights in Jersey City!
They are also running a toys and coat drive! Please bring any toys and coats you would like to donate.

Toy Drive by Hudson Pride Center

Donate new toys for kids aged 0 to 16 this holiday season. Drop off is at 3000 JFK Blvd. Ste 306, Jersey City. They are accepting donations through Dec 2nd, Mon to Fri, 10 am to 6 pm. On December 7th, they will be part of Jersey City AIDS Task Force’s Community Resource Fair, giving away toys to youth up to age 16.

Jersey City Mom’s 2024 Holiday Gift Drive

Jersey City Mom’s Annual Holiday gift drive is here. If you are interested in being a DONOR this year for their toy/ gift drive and would like to help get gifts or groceries for kids in Jersey City, please fill out the form. The donor link can also be found in their linktree and main Facebook page, pinned in the featured section. Or DM and they will send it to you.
Last year they were able to gift to over 200 children in need. Donor signups will end on November 30th to give them enough time to put everyone with their families and give you time to get gifts.

And for the families who are in need of a little holiday cheer and help, the link is now open. Families sign up for gifts link is in the linktree in their profile and pinned inside the feature section of their MAIN Facebook group JERSEY CITY MOMS.

JC Rotary Club’s Annual Warm Coats Project

Join us in making a difference and helping those in need by donating to the Warm Coats Project. By giving back to the community, you can provide warmth and comfort to individuals who are facing the cold winter months without a proper coat. Your contribution can make a real impact and bring a smile to someone’s face. Act now and be a part of this meaningful initiative!

Carnegie Diner & Cafe Secaucus

700 Plaza Dr, Secaucus, NJ 07094

Carnegie Diner & Cafe Secaucus is spreading holiday cheer through its Holiday Toy Drive, a heartfelt initiative aimed at bringing joy to children in need.  Carnegie Diner is proud to host a Toy Drive at their Vienna location. For every toy that is donated to the local 501c3 nonprofit One Neighborhood Foundation, Carnegie Diner will match the gift with an additional toy donated. As we get to the end of December, gifts will be distributed to social workers & counselors at local schools who support food-insecure families, as well as our contacts at Children’s Hospital.

2024 Passed Food/Toy Drives

Soft Shoe Drive

Help make a difference! Jersey City Medical Center is hosting a Soft Shoe Drive to support our community. The deadline is November 22 by 4:00 PM. Drop-Off Locations are –
Hilltop Haven at Dickinson High School (Rm. 507)
Lion’s Lair at Lincoln High School (Rm. 122)
Tiger’s Den at Synder High School (Rm. 120)

Coat Drive for Queer Youth

There are a few drop-off points for the coat drive for queer youth in jersey city. Stop by with new or gently used coats any time they are open. You can donate at the following –
Twilight Thrift Shop & Estate Sales – Journal Square
Raine and River – Downtown
The Grind – Bergen Lafayette
The Hair Room – The Heights

Food Drive by Family Fitness Karate And Kickboxing

Lend a Hand, Fight Hunger. Bring in 4 cans of food and get $10 off their next Parents Night Out. You can contribute during the whole month of November. The drop-off location is 419 Central Ave. Jersey City.

Lafayette Thanksgiving Food Drive

 

People are invited to donate for this Thanksgiving Food drive  at 74 Maple St. Jersey City. Donation drop-off is on November 23, 2024, 12 pm to 2 pm. You can volunteer to sort boxes, which is on November 24, 10:30 am to 12 pm.

 

2023 Coat & Toy Drives

 

3rd Annual Toy Drive

December 16th 2023

We are accepting unwrapped toy donations! Please reach out if you would like to give a toy donation, or drop off at one of our drop-off locations.

Merry Hot Cocoa Holiday Drive at Mikie Squared Bar & Grill – Permanently Closed

616 Washington Street, Hoboken, NJ, 07030

Excited to announce that we will be hosting our First Annual Christmas Toy Drive Event! Help us brighten the faces of children this holiday season! It will a night for networking and fun for a great cause. All toys must be new and unwrapped for all ages. For any questions or donations please email [email protected]

Annual Remember To Love Toy Drive

Now though December 20th

Join us for our Annual Remember To Love Toy Drive—a benefit for the @yorkstreetproject. We will be collecting toys and presents for all ages and have a few collection sites including @joeynonutscafe @tiffanypinerostyle @quetzalconsulting and @poeticarts on this heartwarming endeavor. Let’s fill this sleigh!
Thank you to all who have been participating since we started this, we are grateful for your generosity and hope what we collect this year brings a lot of joy to those who receive it!

The Hoboken Housing Authority Winter Wonderland

311 Harrison St, Arlette Braxton Coutyard (Harrison Gardens Courtyard)
December 16, 2023 from 4 to 7pm

Come join us for some nice holiday cheer! Celebrate the holidays with your neighbors & receive toys for children of all ages! Child must be present with Adult.

Hoboken Grace Christmas Exchange

The Hoboken Grace Christmas Exchange is designed to ensure that no child in our city goes without a gift on Christmas. We want everyone to experience the JOY of Christmas!

Holiday Toy Giveaway

PS#7 222 Laidlaw Avenue, Jersey City, NJ, 07302
Saturday, December 23rd at 11am – ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS WHILE SUPPLIES LAST

Children Ages 12 and Under. You must pre register and be a Jersey City resident.Please scan the QR Code on the flyer or click on the link to register.
If you have any questions please text or call (201) 952 – 0827 or email [email protected]

9th Annual Holiday Toy Drive

Over the past eight years, we have raised nearly $45,000 through our Annual Holiday Toy Drive for underprivileged children in Jersey City. With the partnership of our good friends Gina Velliquette and Jason Velliquette, we have continued to make this event bigger and better. Each year our list of supporters grows to include more family, friends, and colleagues. Each year we’ve brought holiday cheer to more and more children.

Last year alone, we raised almost $11,000 and provided children in need with multiple gifts to make their holidays a little brighter.

There are many ways you can participate in the Toys Coats and Food Drives In Jersey City. You can directly contribute in kind or you can volunteer your time. It is in keeping with the spirit of the season and gives so much satisfaction for the contributor.

Updated December 2024