This global pandemic has wreaked havoc on our lives in 2020. Millions of people lost their jobs. With Thanksgiving less than two weeks away, some families find it difficult to put food on the table. Giving thanks at the Jersey Shore feels like it has a bigger meaning this year. Jewish Family Services in Margate and the Atlantic City Rescue Mission need your help to feed Jersey Shore families this holiday season now more than ever. Please consider making a contribution.
Giving Thanks at the Jersey Shore
Margate Turkey Drive
Jewish Family Services (JFS) believes in giving back to the community. Today marks the last day that they accept in-person food donations for their annual Turkey Drive. However, they continue accepting donations on-line. Every $36 donation provides a Jersey Shore family with a wonderful Thanksgiving meal, complete with mashed potatoes, gravy, mac and cheese, stuffing, and all the trimmings. If that falls outside of your budget, feel free to donate whatever you can. JFS also accepts gift cards from local grocery stores as well. All monetary donations collected go towards purchasing all the food needed to feed struggling families this holiday season. (That includes the days and weeks following Thanksgiving, too.) Gift cards may be dropped off at the JFS offices (607 N Jerome). For more information, please contact JFS at (609) 822-1108.
Atlantic City Thanksgiving Meals
SoJO 104.9 held a Feed a Family Radiothon recently. They managed to raise enough money to provide Thanksgiving meals to 400 local families. If you are a family in need, all you need to do is reserve your meal at the SoJO website. Supplies are limited so go sign up now. They only ask that you truly are a family in need to reserve your meal. One meal per family. Meals will be distributed on November 19th between 1 pm and 6 pm. If you wish to help feed more families through the holidays, please visit the Atlantic City Rescue Mission’s website here to make a donation. Each $25 donation feeds one family in need.
Sherri Lilienfeld, Apex Prime Realty, Your Source for Jersey Shore Real Estate