OCEAN COUNTY – Two local charities will benefit from “Share the Joy,” the annual live radio broadcast drive hosted by Beasley Media Group, Inc. radio station 100.1 WJRZ. Help fill a 50-foot tractor-trailer at Perlmutter Family ShopRite, 860 Fischer Blvd. in Toms River with donations of food, clothing, and new, unwrapped toys, which will continue through Nov. 18 from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m.
“Share the Joy,” a charity collection drive for Ocean County residents sponsored by Pepsi, Perlmutter Family ShopRite, Jersey Coast Appliance, AmeriGas, Pine Belt Cadillac, and Pine Belt Nissan will benefit Ocean County Hunger Relief and Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Ocean County. Non-perishable food items, gently used clothing, and monetary donations will go to Ocean County Hunger Relief; new unwrapped toys and monetary donations will go to Big Brothers and Big Sisters.
Sue Sedivic, the executive director of BBBS said, “Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ocean County is so grateful for the support of the community and the donations we receive during ‘100.1 WJRZ Share the Joy.’ The toys we receive will be given to our children at our holiday party and to the families so they can put them under the tree for Christmas morning.”
Carol Latif of Ocean County Hunger Relief, Toms River, said, “With the help of our dear friends at 100.1 WJRZ, we will be able to assist families that are unable to provide themselves. The donations that we receive will benefit families even after the holidays.”
100.1 WJRZ Promotions Director Marie (Senkeleski) Daley says, “Please help spread the word about this charity donation to your family, friends, co-workers, and neighbors. A lot of Ocean County people need our help so let’s Share the Joy this holiday season!”
For more information, contact Marie Daley, promotions director of 100.1 WJRZ, at 609-597-1100, ext. 204 or visit wjrz.com/2017/10/27/sharethejoy2017/.