How many holiday gift cards is JFCS collecting this year?
We hope to collect and distribute at least 850 gift cards for JFCS clients, including 650 Family Assistance clients, 100 Holocaust Survivors, 55 Seniors and Veterans, and 45 Disability Services clients.
How much will each client receive?
Our goal is to provide $25 in gift cards for each family member. For example, a family of four would receive $100, while a family of six would receive $150.
When will clients receive their gift cards?
Gift cards will be given out throughout the month of December, leading up to the holidays.
Can I purchase gift cards on my own?
Yes! We will gladly accept gift cards that you have purchased from Target, Wawa, Walmart, and Shoprite. (Please note that donations of physical gift cards are not tax-deductible.)
When and where can I drop off gift cards that I have purchased?
Please bring your gift cards at the JFCS main office Mondays through Thursdays from 9am to 2pm. We are located at 1301 Springdale Road, Suite 150 (next to the Katz JCC Early Childhood entrance) in Cherry Hill. Note: please do not wrap the gift cards or seal the envelopes – it’s more efficient for our staff to organize unwrapped cards.
Can I donate gift cards to other stores like Macy’s, Boscov’s, or Best Buy?
Thank you for asking! To best serve our clients, we limit donations to Target, Walmart, ShopRite, and Wawa gift cards. These are the cards most often requested and most useful for meeting essential needs.
Can I donate funds instead?
Yes! We will gladly accept monetary donations, which are fully tax-deductible.
How will my donated funds be used?
All donated funds will be used to buy food, household essentials, and additional gift cards for JFCS clients.
What is the deadline for donations?
The deadline is Monday, December 8, 2025. This will give our staff enough time to buy, organize, and distribute the gift cards to our clients in advance of the holidays. (We are inclusive of all faiths and want to ensure that our clients have enough time to shop for their holidays.)
Can I purchase a gift card (or make a donation) in someone’s honor?
Yes! There’s an option to designate your donation in honor or memory of a friend or loved one on our online order form. We will send a personalized JFCS tribute card to the person you designate.
Can I donate items like pajamas, toys, or books?
We appreciate your generosity! To give our clients the dignity and joy of choosing gifts for their loved ones, we ask for gift cards rather than physical items.
If you have any additional questions, please contact Rachael Satanoff Ovitz, Director of Marketing & Communications, at (856) 424-1333 ext. 1165 or rovitz@jfedsnj.org.