Longport Media radio stations hosting Thanksgiving donation drive benefiting The Community FoodBank of New Jersey’s Southern Branch, Nov. 1-27
South Jersey’s most recognizable radio voices are once again teaming up with The Community FoodBank of New Jersey to make sure every food-insecure person in South Jersey can have Thanksgiving dinner.
South Jersey’s biggest rock station, 103.7 WMGM Rocks, and its sister stations Kool 98.3 and News Talk 1400 and 92.3 WOND have kicked off the area’s 17th annual ‘Operation Help’ campaign, with much-needed food and monetary donations for the holidays being collected for local families in need. This year’s event is presented by Broadley’s Plumbing Heating and Air Conditioning and features five days of live broadcasts at The Community FoodBank of New Jersey in EHT. For those who would rather donate money online, there is an Operation Help giving portal at www.LongportMedia.com powered by Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Atlantic City. There are also Operation Help collection bins for non-perishable food items at many area businesses.
“For those of us fortunate enough to have enough food there’s nothing more satisfying than giving the gift of food to our neighbors in need,” said Paul Kelly, president and general manager of Longport Media.
“We’re amazed at the generosity of our listeners and local businesses alike who all tell us how great they feel when they give,” explained News Talk 1400 and 92.3 WOND host Scott Cronick.
“Just a $25 donation can provide 75 nutritious meals,” said Kool 98.3’s David Allen Pratt. “It’s amazing how big of an impact each of us can make even with just a few dollars.” Operation Help’s online giving portal goes live on November 1st and 103.7 WMGM host Sean Patrick plans to stay on the air continuously for as long as it takes to raise $10,370 in online donations. He said, “I’m prepared to stay on for the long haul…although it certainly wouldn’t disappoint me if we hit that goal in the first hour!”
Everyone is invited to drop off food and monetary donations in-person during five days of live radio broadcasts at the Community FoodBank of New Jersey’s EHT location Nov. 11-15.
Since 2009, Operation Help has raised more than $225,000 in cash donations and more than 100 tons of food, distributed by the FoodBank to families in need throughout South Jersey. For more information on Operation Help 2024 and to give online visit any of the Longport Media websites: www.Longportmedia.com, www.1037WMGM.com, www.Kool983.com and www.WONDradio.com.
What to bring: Non-perishable food items, especially canned soups, meals in a can, peanut butter and jelly, canned tuna and other canned meats, as well as cereal, pasta and rice. With the holiday season approaching, there is also a need for frozen turkeys for families in need. And as always, cash donations are most welcomed and needed.
Where/ how to bring it: Give online at : www.Longportmedia.com, 1037WMGM.com, www.Kool983.com and www.WONDradio.com or drop off your donation at any Operation Help partner location or directly to the Community Food Bank of New Jersey at 6735 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township, NJ.
