Township Gives out Thousands of Gifts for Children at 11th Annual Toy Giveaway
December 20, 2024Mayor Nicholas Sacco’s annual NB C.A.R.E.S. Toy Giveaway took place on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024 at the North Bergen Recreation Center.
Countless kids and family members paraded through the aisles, sifting through the vast selection of free dolls, action figures, vehicles, games, sport supplies, arts & crafts, and much more. Items were separated by age appropriateness for ease of selection. Children did not have to be present, so parents could select gifts to wrap and place under the tree as a surprise on Christmas.
The township also gave out free frozen chicken or pernil to everyone who attended so they could enjoy a tasty holiday dinner.
Mayor Sacco was on site to greet families, along with Commissioners Hugo Cabrera and Claudia Rodriguez and County Commissioner Robert Baselice.
In addition to the Nicholas J. Sacco Foundation, some of the local businesses and organizations that generously donated to the drive were Hudson Burgers and Beers, NoHu property group, HudHaus, Eye Contact Vision Center, Frank’s Pizzeria, Ssavvy Designs, and Clean Green Laundromat. Aimee Focaraccio of NB C.A.R.E.S. organized and coordinated the event with support from the Parks & Recreation Department, Police Department, and many volunteers.