The Sixth Annual Washington Business Improvement District’s Operation Jersey Cares campaign, which begins on Veterans Day (Nov. 11) and continues into December, has had always had a terrific response from businesses and the community at-large. There is no reason to believe that this year won’t be more of the same!

Since its inception, the campaign has collected literally tens of thousands of items to the highly regarded New Jersey sponsorship program. 

“This program has produced amazing results from day one,” said Melanie Thiel, Executive Director of the WBID.  “Our businesses have been at the front lines of this effort. Their dedication and commitment in helping to get the word out and providing space in their businesses for collections is second to none. And residents from the Borough and beyond really have hit the mark year after year.” 

Thousands of items were collected last year at many Borough businesses. Items collected this year will once again be given to officials of Operation Jersey Cares for distribution to troops around the world. Items requested include a variety of toiletries such as razors, toothbrushes, shampoo, shaving cream and female hygiene products, food such as snacks, peanut butter, canned spaghetti or ravioli, soups, batteries, notebooks and pens and pencils. Items will be accepted through Dec. 20.

Among the participating businesses that will be collecting items this year are Washington Candy Closet, Your CBD store, Empanada Mamasita, Esoteric Jiu Jitsu, Gibson’s Gym, Honor Yoga, Gaia’s Gifts,  Philberts Pub, Warren County Dental Center, Andy’s Barber Shop, Fliegauf Jewelers, Get A Grip & More, Lost Ladies Café, Lina’s Chop Shop & Color Studio, William’s Irish Tavern, Two Country Chicks, Castle Family Dentistry, Smith Motors, Smith Tractor, Pasta Grill by Enzo, Washington Kid Care, Habitat for Humanity Office, Frantoni Fashion for Men, Rossi Chevrolet GMC Buick, Advanced Eyecare of Washington, Serendipity Gift Shop, Free Spirit Salon, Hairmazing, Michael Yates & Company, Coppers Salon, Creations Salon, Warren County Liquors (W. Washington Ave.), Good Impressions Print Communications, West Washington Family Dentistry, Home Instead. Other locations may be added.

For the latest listing of collection sites and requested wish list items, go to washingtonbid.org.

This program is sponsored by the Washington BID, Swift Print Solutions, and Good Impressions Print Communications.