Want to help other NJ MOMs in need and truly make a difference? Even small gestures can make a big impact, and there are many ways you can support, volunteer, and donate to help others, especially as we head into the holiday season. Whether you are helping moms by dropping off diapers and gently loved toys, donating food to government-assisted families, or volunteering to help distribute food at a food bank, we found charities in NJ that put the spotlight on needs affecting families. Scroll down to explore these different charities and how you can get your family involved in giving back to others. (featured photo credit: SDI Productions)

16 Charities In NJ That Support NJ MOMs And Families

Bridge of Books Foundation
Wondering what to do with all the books your kids have outgrown? This organization in Monmouth County can help get them into the hands of underprivileged kids. They provide books throughout needy communities in New Jersey to support literacy skills and encourage a love of reading. Want to get more involved? Host a book drive and have your kids create flyers to spread the word.
Located in Rumson

Children’s Specialized Hospital, RWJBarnabas Health
If you’re looking for hands-on experience connecting with children and their parents, volunteer at one of the Children’s Specialized Hospital locations in NJ. You can sign up to help kids with socialization and homework, provide support during open play in the recreation room, or be a Patient Cuddler, holding and rocking infants who need interaction and play. 
Locations in Toms River, East Brunswick, and Mountainside

Community Food Bank of NJ 
New Jersey’s largest anti-hunger organization is also a member of Feeding America®. The food bank works to distribute food at food pantries, soup kitchens, and child and senior feeding programs. Volunteer opportunities include donating to the food pantry, working at the food bank to distribute food, and organizing food items at one of the two locations. Kids ages 12 and up are encouraged to volunteer, so if you have a tween or teen, bring them along, too. 
Headquarters in Hillside and a location in Egg Harbor Township

Family Connections
This charity supports children, adults, and families. Its goal is to decrease child abuse, drug abuse, domestic violence, and homelessness while increasing success and family bonding. You can help by becoming a volunteer influencer and spreading the word about Family Connections by liking and sharing their social media posts and commenting on them. You can also sign up as a homework helper or organize a fundraising drive in your community. 
Located in East Orange

Food Bank of South Jersey
In South Jersey, one in seven children suffers from hunger. The Food Bank of South Jersey provides food to people in need, delivers health and wellness programs, and designs solutions to help people improve their lives. You can donate money, volunteer, food, or even reusable bags to the cause.
Located in Pennsauken

Infinite Love for Kids Fighting Cancer
To continue fulfilling research grants, this family-run charity in Middletown works to help researchers and doctors discover better cancer treatments for children. Each year, the nonprofit selects a different childhood cancer to focus on and sends all its donations to the research teams working on that cancer. Support the cause by starting a fundraising campaign, helping a specific family, volunteering your talents, or making a monetary donation.
Located in Middletown

JBWS
Previously known as Jersey Battered Women’s Service, JBWS is a private, nonprofit agency that provides safety, support, and solutions to individuals in primarily Morris County who are experiencing partner abuse. You can volunteer directly or indirectly by working with clients or by organizing donated items to help families thrive. Both opportunities require an application process and domestic violence training. 
Located in Morristown

Madonna House
The Madonna House provides essential items to infants, children, and women, including clothing, juvenile furnishings, infant formula, toys, diapers, small household items, and other family necessities. You can donate items or volunteer at the Madonna House thrift store, where funds are used to purchase items for needy families. 
Located in Neptune

Michael’s Feat
The Michael Gerard Puharic Memorial Fund, Inc., is a nonprofit organization in Ocean and Monmouth counties dedicated to comforting and easing the burden of parents caring for seriously ill newborns. Consider volunteering, donating, or organizing a fundraising event.
Located in Wall

Moms Helping Moms
The Moms Helping Moms Foundation provides low-income families in New Jersey with essential mom-and-baby items, such as diapers, to give their children a safe, happy, and healthy start. You can donate money, time, and items, or host a period or diaper supply drive. They also donate car seats and books to those in need.
Located in Warren

Mother’s Center of Central NJ
This nonprofit organization is committed to building and fostering a community of support and empowerment for all mothers. If you are a mom looking to connect, the Mother’s Center of Central NJ offers many opportunities for local moms to connect through daytime and evening activities. You can volunteer with them, participate in their fundraising event, or make a tax-deductible charitable donation. 
Located in Cranford

Pajama Program
Kids crave routines, especially in places like foster homes and shelters. The Pajama Program helps create comforting bedtimes for kids and boosts literacy by donating pajamas and books. You can give monetary donations or host a drive to collect new, unused books and pajamas. 
Located in Middletown

Ronald McDonald House of Southern New Jersey Family
The Ronald McDonald House of Southern New Jersey in Camden is a home base for families whose children receive specialized treatment for life-threatening illnesses and diseases at nearby hospitals. They also operate 11 Ronald McDonald Family Rooms in area hospitals in South Jersey. There are several ways to volunteer and donate, but one of the most unique ways is to get a group of mom friends to sign up and cook a meal at the facility for the families staying there. 
Located in Camden

Second Chance Toys
If you want to help the environment and brighten a child’s day at the same time, Second Chance Toys aims to do both. By donating plastic toys to Second Chance Toys, you not only keep them out of a landfill but also pass them on to a child in need. You can donate, volunteer, or make a contribution.
Located in Springfield 

The Tara Hansen Foundation
The Tara Hansen Foundation was created in honor of Tara Hansen, who passed away in 2011 due to complications from childbirth. The foundation is dedicated to advancing maternal health awareness. They believe that expecting parents deserve equal education about the risks associated with the mother and the child.
Located in Tinton Falls

The S.M.A.R.T. Foundation
This foundation supports single mothers and their children by providing assistance and resources so that they can provide for their children. They help mothers find childcare, education, transportation, job opportunities, and more. Volunteer, collect donations, or assist single moms and make a difference in their lives and their kids’ lives.
Located in Basking Ridge

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