Community Corner

Sandy County-Run Distribution Sites Close 5 p.m. Sunday

Donations still accepted at Thompson Park in Lincroft

Monmouth County government's two remaining supply distribution sites will close at 5 p.m. today.

Holy Family Church in Hazlet and Monmouth Park in Oceanport will discontinue operations while the county's third distribution site, Circle Factory Outlets in Wall, was shut down Friday.

"The distribution sites have served our residents well over the past 11 days,” Sheriff Shaun Golden said. “We thank our partners and the volunteers who helped our residents through some difficult days.”

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However, donations are still being accepted at Thompson Park (805 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft) from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily and will be distributed directly to municipalities and nonprofit organizations.

Towels and blankets are among the most frequently requested items. Other items still being sought for those affected by the storm are:

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  • Personal hygiene items
  • Heavy duty trash bags
  • Mops, brooms sponges
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Work gloves & rubber gloves
  • Rakes, shovels
  • Goggles
  • Laundry detergent
  • Disinfectants
  • Batteries (particularly D and C)


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