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Drop off Donations for Oklahoma Tornado Victims at Cinderella Bridals, All About Fun

Operation Jersey Shore Santa plans to drive a truck full of donations down to Oklahoma.

Matawan businesses Cinderella Bridals and All About Fun will serve as a donation collection center for the people of Oklahoma who were devastated by a two-mile wide Tornado.

The collection is being orchestrated by Operation Jersey Shore Santa (OJSS), a charitable organization that was launched by Brick resident Jackie O'Leary to collect toys and clothes for families who lost everything during Hurricane Sandy.

They will accept donations through Sunday and plan to pack a moving truck full of donations on Monday, according to the OJSS Facebook.

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They suggest donating:

  • Gift cards, but not clothes
  • Bottled water
  • Batteries
  • First aid supplies
  • Baby wipes
  • Work gloves
  • Contractor bags
  • Blankets and pillows (new only)
  • Personal hygiene items: soap, deoderant, shampoo, hand sanitizer, razors, shaving gel, toothbrushes, toothpaste
  • Non-perishable food: peanut butter, jelly, tuna, canned vegetables (but no black, red or pinto beans), rice, Mac n' Cheese, granola bars, cereal, powdered milk, cookies, crackers, canned soup, canned pastas, canned stew

Cinderella Bridals is located in The Marketplace at 443 Route 34 in Matawan. Items can be dropped off during the following hours:

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  • Tuesday, May 21 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Wednesday, May 22 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Thursday, May 23 from 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Friday, May 24 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Saturday, May 25 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

All About Fun is located in Park Plaza at 343 Route 34 in Matawan (near Subways).

For a full list of donation sites throughout Monmouth County, visit the OJSS Facebook.

The RAINE Founation is also collecting Visa, Lowes, Home Depot and Walmart gift cards. Click here for details.

Click here for three more ways to help Oklahoma.


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