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The holidays are quickly coming upon us. With the hustle and bustle of last minute shopping it is sometimes nice to take the time out and do something for those less fortunate than you.
On Saturday, December 21nd at 9:30 am volunteers are needed to assist Sacred Heart Church and Heart of Camden Housing Corporation in distributing over 1,000 food baskets for those in need.
After a prayer of thanksgiving and a religious song or two, the volunteers are given a map, they load up their cars and set off on what can only be described as a bizarre scavenger hunt to deliver all the makings of a holiday feast in some of the most poorly marked blocks and houses in Camden.
Sacred Heart Church is located at 1739 Ferry Avenue, Camden, NJ 08104 (where Ferry Ave intersects Broadway Ave). Last year they released people (around 10am) in pew order and the first 50 cars got special cards that put their cars in the front of the line so ask about it when you get there. Park as close as you can since a peach basket full of food can get surprisingly heavy.
We recommend that each car or truck should have 2 or 3 people in it since someone should stay with the car while others navigate and deliver the baskets. Coming by yourself is not a problem, just come a little early and see me so I can find you someone to pair up with. I can usually be found near the door distributing the maps with a funny hat on.
No need to RSVP, just show up. If you get lost, call my cell phone 856-816-2865, but leave a return number. Reception is spotty at best in 100-year-old stone church basements. It usually takes until about 12:30 pm to deliver the baskets depending on how many trips you want to deliver. You can leave when you want although some Fall Liners go to a local watering hole afterwards for lunch. Just be forewarned.... You might have fun and feel good about yourself afterwards.
If you have any questions please just call me. If you can’t make it but still want to help build homes for those less fortunate in Camden, send a check to the Heart of Camden, 1840 S. Broadway, Camden, NJ 08104 who try to help the local residents year round. Donation money is tight and they really could use your help this year in any amount that you could afford. Thank you in advance for thinking of those in need, even if you can’t give of your time or money.
On Saturday, December 21nd at 9:30 am volunteers are needed to assist Sacred Heart Church and Heart of Camden Housing Corporation in distributing over 1,000 food baskets for those in need.
After a prayer of thanksgiving and a religious song or two, the volunteers are given a map, they load up their cars and set off on what can only be described as a bizarre scavenger hunt to deliver all the makings of a holiday feast in some of the most poorly marked blocks and houses in Camden.
Sacred Heart Church is located at 1739 Ferry Avenue, Camden, NJ 08104 (where Ferry Ave intersects Broadway Ave). Last year they released people (around 10am) in pew order and the first 50 cars got special cards that put their cars in the front of the line so ask about it when you get there. Park as close as you can since a peach basket full of food can get surprisingly heavy.
We recommend that each car or truck should have 2 or 3 people in it since someone should stay with the car while others navigate and deliver the baskets. Coming by yourself is not a problem, just come a little early and see me so I can find you someone to pair up with. I can usually be found near the door distributing the maps with a funny hat on.
No need to RSVP, just show up. If you get lost, call my cell phone 856-816-2865, but leave a return number. Reception is spotty at best in 100-year-old stone church basements. It usually takes until about 12:30 pm to deliver the baskets depending on how many trips you want to deliver. You can leave when you want although some Fall Liners go to a local watering hole afterwards for lunch. Just be forewarned.... You might have fun and feel good about yourself afterwards.
If you have any questions please just call me. If you can’t make it but still want to help build homes for those less fortunate in Camden, send a check to the Heart of Camden, 1840 S. Broadway, Camden, NJ 08104 who try to help the local residents year round. Donation money is tight and they really could use your help this year in any amount that you could afford. Thank you in advance for thinking of those in need, even if you can’t give of your time or money.