While downtown Haddonfield businesses are busy handling holiday shoppers this season, many storeowners are also finding time to give back to the community.
The following is a list of some of the Haddonfield businesses holding food, money and other types of collections for area shelters, food banks, The Fellowship House, and other charitable organizations.
Food Collections
• Jay West Bridal — 151 Kings Highway East; 795–0424.
Collecting canned goods and non-perishable items for its annual food drive taking place through Tuesday, Dec. 13. The food drive benefits the Cherry Hill Food and Outreach Council.
• The Little Shop — 143 Kings Hwy East; 429–7573.
Collecting cereal for Sacred Heart Church in Camden through Dec. 25.
• The Picket Fence and Garden Tea Room — 103 Kings Highway East; 795–5357.
Holding a food collection for the Pennsauken Food Bank now through Dec. 25.
• The British Chip Shop — 146 Kings Highway East; 354–0204.
Hosting a Beatles Sing Along and Food Bank Benefit for the Food Bank of South Jersey on Wednesday, Dec. 14 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Coin Drives
• Carly Valentine Photography — 1 Mechanic Street; 816–3757.
Holding a Coin Drive for Philabundance from Wednesday, Dec. 7 through Friday, Dec. 23.
Toy Collections
• The British Chip Shop — 146 Kings Highway East; 354–0204.
Hosting a Brunch with Father Christmas and Toy Drive for Toys for Tots on Sunday, Dec. 18 from noon to 3 p.m.
• Country Way Bridal — 200 Kings Highway East; 745–9005.
Holding a toy drive for Toys 4 Tots now through Thursday, Dec. 22. Country Way Bridal will also host a Toy Collection Party on Thursday, Dec. 22 with light snacks and refreshments.
Pet Goods Collections
• Stardust Memories — 25 Tanner Street; 428–1943.
Collecting pet food, blankets, towels and pillow cases for rescued animals through Dec. 25.
• Doggie and Kitty Style — 207 Kings Highway East; 216–7387.
Collecting gently used toys, old towels and old blankets for dogs and cats at The Animal Orphanage in Voorhees, as well as for pets that are part of Operation Ava in Philadelphia. The collection is taking place year-round.
Miscellaneous Community Events
• Jamaican Me Crazy — 139 Kings Highway East; 616–1291.
The store is housing and showing homeless cats for adoption for Friends Animal Rescue through the end of 2011.
“Our downtown business district is bustling with shoppers this time of year, and it’s heartwarming to see our business owners dedicating their time to helping others this holiday season,” said Lisa Hurd, Partnership for Haddonfield retail coordinator.
For more information about how to donate, contact the individual businesses at phone numbers listed above or call the Haddonfield Information Center at 216–7253.
For more information about downtown Haddonfield, visit www.ShopHaddonfieldNJ.com.
