Small Donations, Big Smiles: Ocean County Library’s Sparks B.F.F. Reading Club Toiletries Drive

TOMS RIVER – Children in need throughout Ocean County cannot always depend on having basic personal hygiene necessities at hand. Join with the Ocean County Library to make a difference in their lives through the Spring 2025 Sparks B.F.F. Reading Club Toiletries Drive, Saturday, March 1 through Monday March 31.

Five OCL branches will serve as collection centers:

• Toms River Branch – 101 Washington Street, (732) 349-6200
• Barnegat Branch – 112 Burr Street, (609) 698-3331
• Plumsted Branch – 119 Evergreen Road, (609) 758-7888
• Stafford Branch – 129 North Main Street, Manahawkin, (609) 597-3381
• Waretown Branch – 112 Main Street, (609) 693-5133

Items most needed include soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, liquid or dry shampoo, hair conditioner, hairbrushes, hair combs, hand sanitizer and feminine hygiene products. Please be sure to donate only new, packaged items.

Each donation, however small, tells children in need that people care. That can change a youngster’s life..

For more information, stop by or call any participating OCL branch or visit https://theoceancountylibrary.org.

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