Holiday Charity Events & Ways to Give Back in Bergen County
Your 2024 Guide to Toy Drives, Coat Drives, Volunteering & Local Giving
The holidays aren’t just about celebrating — they’re about lifting up our community.
And here in Bergen County, there are countless ways to make a real impact, whether you want to donate toys, sponsor a family, volunteer your time, or support local giving programs.
Below is your curated guide to Bergen County’s top holiday charity opportunities, all public, all legitimate, and all meaningful.
🎁 1. Bergen County Toys for Tots Drive
One of the season’s largest toy drives, collecting new, unwrapped toys for children across the county.
How to Participate: Drop off toys at local participating collection sites or sponsor a child through the program.
Organizer: Bergen County Toys for Tots Foundation
🤝 2. Winter Wonderland Volunteer Opportunities (Norwescap)
Help sort and distribute holiday gifts and clothing to local families. Great for individuals or small groups.
How to Participate: Sign up for volunteer shifts or host a collection site.
Organizer: Norwescap
🕎 3. Bergen County Chanukah Toy Drive
A well-established holiday drive supporting children and teens during Hanukkah.
How to Participate: Donate new toys at drop-off sites across the community.
Organizer: Bergen County Chanukah Toy Drive
🎄 4. Bergen’s Promise Holiday Toy Drive
Supporting children and families served by Bergen’s Promise during the holiday season.
How to Participate: Donate new toys or gifts to their Hackensack drop-off.
Organizer: Bergen’s Promise
🚔 5. Fair Lawn Police Toy Drive
A community tradition bringing holiday cheer to local families in need.
How to Participate: Bring new, unwrapped toys to Fair Lawn collection boxes.
Organizer: Fair Lawn Police Department
⭐ 6. Bergen County Holiday Project
This annual drive provides gifts for children 13 and under who might otherwise go without.
How to Participate: Donate toys, books, art supplies, or gift cards to their Hackensack site.
Organizer: Bergen County Holiday Project
🧸 7. Ho-Ho-Kus Police Toy Drive
Collecting toys for local families throughout Bergen County.
How to Participate: Drop off new toy donations at the Ho-Ho-Kus Police Department.
Organizer: Ho-Ho-Kus Police Department
🧥 8. Jersey Cares Coat Drive
Thousands of gently used coats are collected and distributed to families who need warmth during winter.
How to Participate: Donate coats at Bergen County drop-off sites, host a coat drive, or volunteer with sorting.
Organizer: Jersey Cares
🎁 9. All Wrapped Up Program – Volunteer Center of Bergen County
Matches donors with individuals and families who need help with holiday gifts and essentials.
How to Participate: Sign up through the Holiday Hotline to be matched with a recipient.
Organizer: Volunteer Center of Bergen County
🎄 10. Angel Trees & Giving Trees (Local Churches)
Choose an ornament tag representing a child, family, or senior, and purchase the requested gift.
How to Participate: Select a tag at a participating church, buy the gift, and return it by the posted date.
Organizer Example: Church of the Ascension Giving Tree Program
❤️ Giving Back Makes Bergen County Stronger
Whether you’re donating a toy, volunteering a few hours, or sponsoring a family, every act of kindness helps brighten the season for someone in our community.
If you need personalized guidance on giving back — or you’re thinking about your next move in Northern New Jersey — I’m here to help.
Scott Selleck | The Selleck Group
32+ Years Experience | Northern NJ Specialist
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