Kids' Winter Coat Giveaways In Neptune, Toms River Nov. 7, 14

NEPTUNE, NJ — This November, seven southern New Jersey philanthropic groups will be holding "Operation Warm Up Jersey Shore," two winter coat giveaways to children in need in Monmouth and Ocean counties.

The first coat giveaway will be this Saturday, Nov. 7 at Fulfill's headquarters in Neptune (3300 NJ-66, Neptune). Any Monmouth County resident is welcome to come from 9 a.m. to noon for a free coat for their child. They will also be given food to take with them, and children will be given cookies and hot chocolate.

This is a drive-thru event to get brand new coats for free. The coats are pre-packaged, sizes 2T-2XL and will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis, while supplies last. Children must be present in the vehicle to receive a coat.

The next giveaway is Saturday, Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to noon at The Church of Grace and Peace
1563 Old Freehold Road in Toms River.

"We are grateful to be part of this partnership that now allows us to give those kids warmth this winter, in addition to full bellies," said former Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno, the CEO and President of Fulfill. "Being warm and full helps children maintain good health while providing comfort, safety, and overall well-being."

Pre-registration is not required for either event. To ensure safety and social distancing, participants must remain in their vehicles.

Fulfill, formerly the Foodbank of Monmouth & Ocean Counties, is the local distribution partner. Fulfill and other non-profits have the goal of distributing 3,200 coats to kids at the Jersey Shore this November.

The other non-profits participating are Operation Warm, Better Education for Kids, Inc., The Citta Foundation; Community Foundation of South Jersey; Grunin Foundation; OceanFirst Foundation; Pascale Sykes Foundation; United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, and the Wintrode Family Foundation & Causeway Family of Dealerships.

Fulfill food bank feeds 70,000 children at the Jersey Shore.