Cedar Grove United Methodist Church has established a supporting role to the House of Hope, located behind the Presbyterian Church of Toms River on Hooper Avenue. This organization does a tremendous amount of work to help those in need included supplying food items, clothing, and helping families and individuals to find shelter for living. Visit their website, HouseofHopeOcean.org for more information. Our little church has pulled together and collected food, personal items, Christmas gifts, and school supplies over the past year. Currently, we are collecting: Cereal, Canned Fruit, Soup, Coats and Blankets
In addition, we are also gathering items to send to our Military men and women as a way to thank them for their service! We are collecting: Microwavable foods, Beef Jerky, Peanuts, Popcorn, Gum, Deodorant, Razors (individually packaged), Shaving Cream, Nail care items, Pillow cases, Hair Spray, Hand lotions, Make-up kits (small), Flip flops, Panty liners, Tampons, and OTC Pain meds (Midol, Advil liquid gels).
These items will be made into care packages and sent overseas. All items must be brought to church no later than Halloween in order for the packages to be assembled, mailed and reach them by the Christmas holiday! If you would like to bring them to the church on a day other than Sunday, please call the church office at 732-691-2415 and let us know what works for you so someone can meet you there.
Thank you for your participation and generosity!! God Bless You!
Cedar Grove United Methodist Church of Toms River NJ 