West Deptford Kicks Off Toy Drive

West Deptford Township is kicking off of the annual Mayor’s Food and Holiday Toy Drive.

There have been some changes to the program, says Mayor Raymond Chintall.

“We are happy to have partnered up with Operation Blessing conducted by West Deptford High School National Honors Society. Our schools are much more in touch with families’ needs than local municipal government could ever be. This partnership is the essence of what the holiday spirit means, pulling together for the cause of helping our neighbors,” he said.

The township will be placing donation containers at the West Deptford Free Public Library, RiverWinds Community Center, Department of Motor Vehicles, the Municipal Building and ShopRite of West Deptford from now through Dec. 6.

Donors are encouraged to drop off an item or two, no matter how large or small. The township is collecting non-perishable food, new toys and board games, gift certificates for older children, batteries, ShopRite gift certificates in $10 increments, mittens, hats, gloves,and sneakers of all ages and sizes.

Financial donations can be made payable to West Deptford High School, with Operation Blessing in the memo line, and sent to West Deptford High School at 1600 Old Crown Point Road West Deptford, N.J. 08093.

Items will be distributed to needy families of West Deptford with discretion and in time for all for the holiday season. Please contact Michelle Hack at 856-845-4004 ext 174 with questions.