Serving Individuals and Families in Hudson, Union, and Somerset Counties, New Jersey
Share the Spirit of the Season
Donate Food and Toys to Families in Need
Now through December 10, 2025, HOPES Community Action Partnership, Inc. (HOPES CAP, Inc.) is collecting
food and toys to bring comfort and joy to local families in need this holiday season.
Join us for our annual toy drive, in partnership with Farside Tavern, on December 10 from 5:30 to 8:30 PM!
Bring a toy and celebrate with music, friends, and our DJ!
Every donation brings warmth, smiles, and hope to families in our community this holiday season.
Can’t make it in person? You can support our efforts online through YouGiveGoods. Click the links below. Shop for food and toys, and your donations will ship directly to HOPES, making it easier than ever to make a difference.
Gifts to HOPES are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please consult your tax advisor for guidance. HOPES is an IRS tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit, registered to solicit contributions under the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs.
See How Your Support Makes a Difference, scroll down to learn more
Spread Holiday Joy
Donate toys and books for children, and gifts for teens
Since 2022, HOPES has brought holiday joy to children and families through its annual Toy Drive and Winter Community Game Day, made possible with your support. Every child and teen deserves to feel celebrated, and your generosity helps make that joy possible for families in need. Shop the YouGiveGoods fundraiser to purchase toys, books, and teen gifts like headphones that will be shipped directly to HOPES Community Programs. These gifts will be shared with children and teens in our community to brighten their holidays.
Gifts to HOPES are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please consult your tax advisor for guidance. HOPES is an IRS tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit, registered to solicit contributions under the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs.
Photos of HOPES Food Pantry
Follow HOPES' social media for announcements about Food Distributions in 2026.
Bring Comfort This Holiday Season
Donate food to help feed neighbors in need
Your contribution is a tangible message of hope that helps provide nourishing food to neighbors experiencing food insecurity. Each food item you purchase through YouGiveGoods ships directly to the HOPES Food Pantry, becoming part of a community effort that supports families, during the holidays and throughout the year.
Hudson County has one of the highest rates of food insecurity in New Jersey, and your generosity offers more than food. HOPES, with your support, can deliver hope and dignity to our community.
Gifts to HOPES are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please consult your tax advisor for guidance. HOPES is an IRS tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit, registered to solicit contributions under the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs.