The annual “Stuff the Boat” toy drive coordinated by Branchville business Off Shore Marine to benefit Project Self-Sufficiency’s Season of Hope Toy Drive has been launched. The toy drive will benefit the tri-county area.

Area residents are encouraged to bring gift cards, funds, and new, unwrapped toys to fill a 22’ long 2020 Nautique GS22 sport boat at the business, which is located at 352 Route 206 in Branchville.  Off Shore Marine will also accept Kohl’s Cash certificates which will be redeemed for items appropriate for teens. 

Members of the fire departments in Branchville, Frankford, and Sussex, along with the Blue Ridge Rescue Squad, the Sussex Fire Department Emergency Medical Service, and the Sussex Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, the Wanderers Car Club, and the Sussex Kiwanis Club are also gathering items on behalf of Off Shore Marine. 

The Stuff the Boat initiative at Off Shore Marine will continue to accept toy donations through Sunday, Dec. 20. The Season of Hope Toy Drive benefits thousands of children in Warren, Sussex and Northern Morris counties. 

Donations can also be dropped off at Project Self Sufficiency, 127 Mill Street in Newton, Monday- Thursday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. or Friday, 9-4.

Visit projectselfsufficiency.org for more holiday initiatives or to donate directly.