MAYS LANDING — During this season of giving, the Atlantic Cape Community College family, along with our community partners and student organizations, is hosting numerous donation drives to help those in-need. Please consider donating today and supporting the families that encompass our surrounding communities, as well as our students who are experiencing food insecurity day-in and day-out.
Here is a list of current donation drives taking place at the College:
- The Annual Toy Drive collaborates with local community organizations to bring joy to the youth of Atlantic City this holiday season. Atlantic Cape is currently accepting donations of new, unwrapped toys for children ages 2-12 through December 17. These gifts will be distributed to underserved families at the 6th AnnualHOPE for the Holidays event and tree lighting in Brown's Park on December 13. HOPE for the Holidays is a grassroots, collaborative effort meant to bring joy to over 600 local children this holiday season.
Donation boxes are located on the Mays Landing campus in the J-Building lobby, the Worthington Atlantic City campus in the main lobby on the first floor and the Cape May County campus also in the main lobby on the first floor. For more information or questions please contact Lizbeth Castro at (609) 343-4800 ext. 4731 or lcastro@atlanticcape.edu.
- At the Atlantic Cape Food Pantry, we believe that food is a basic human right. The Food Pantry is collecting donated items, such as shelf-stable milk, cereal and oatmeal cups, fruit cups, cup-o-noodles, soup and tuna, food for the College’s three campus food pantries. Please consider donating non-perishable food items to help alleviate student food insecurity. Donation drop-off boxes are located on the Mays Landing campus in the cafeteria, Student Center (G-Building) lobby, A-building, and the Library.
You can help support our Food Pantry by giving a financial gift that will have an immediate and positive impact towards eliminating student food insecurity. All gifts will count towards our goal of reaching $25,000 for GivingTuesday on December 2. Please join this national movement of generosity and community support, so we may ensure that no student goes hungry. Donate now at https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/_Qg0Yw?vid=1muuqf by selecting “Food Pantry” from the donation option menu.
- The Personal Care and Sock Drive is accepting donations, through December 1, of personal care, socks and hygiene products for families and individuals in-need. This drive, which is co-hosted by Circle K and Psychology Club, is benefitting Sister Jean’s Place in Atlantic City. A donation box is currently located in
- Circle K and the Student Government Association are hosting a Diaper Drive to benefit the Community Food Bank of New Jersey. A donation box is currently located in the Student Center (G-Building) on the Mays Landing campus.
- The Psychology Club, Circle K and the Black Student Alliance are accepting donations of personal hygiene items and snacks, such as pop tarts, individually-wrapped snacks, juice boxes and soft granola bars, to benefit Angels in Motion and its community outreach. A Blessing Bag Party will be held on December 2, 12:30-1:45 p.m. in Room C-3 to package these bags for distribution. Donation drop-off boxes are located in the Student Center lobby (G-Building) in front of the information center window and on the second floor.
- The Hospitality Management Club is holding a collection drive for gently-worn male and female professional attire for The Campus Closet. Donations may be dropped off at the Campus Closet in Room G-223 on the second floor of the Student Center (G-Building).
- The Rewrites Holiday Book Donation Drive, benefiting the College community and the Little Free Library, is accepting new or gently-used children’s and young adult books, and adult fiction and non-fiction books in the donation drop-off box outside Room G-111 in the Student Center (G-Building). All donated books will be distributed to the community during the Open House on December 3.
- The Christian Club is collecting gently-used or new clothing, including coats, as well as non-perishable food items, warm winter clothing and ready-to-eat meals, for the Atlantic City Rescue Mission. Donation boxes are located in the G-Building/cafeteria area near Room C-3.
For more information, please contact Public Relations Manager and Copywriter David Zuba at dzuba@atlanticcape.edu.
About Atlantic Cape Community College
Atlantic Cape Community College is a Middle States accredited, 2022 Achieving the Dream Leader College and Hispanic Serving Institution proudly serving the residents of Atlantic and Cape May counties. As a comprehensive, two-year community college, Atlantic Cape offers 47 undergraduate degree programs, and 34 certificate and workforce development professional series programs at its Mays Landing, Atlantic City and Cape May campuses. Atlantic Cape is home to the renowned Academy of Culinary Arts, rated the top culinary school in New Jersey, and for more than 50 years, our highly-acclaimed Nursing program. Atlantic Cape also partners with several four-year universities to offer students the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree without having to leave home.
