Isiah Christie 
The importance of giving to others is a year-round message, but with plenty of upcoming holidays, it’s a great gesture to prioritize. Opportunities to strengthen our community during this thoughtful season are plentiful, with so many events, and The Jersey Shore Girl has compiled a list of them. Read on to learn about holiday volunteering opportunities + toy drives at the Jersey Shore for December 2025.
Martell’s Annual Holiday Toy Drive | 312 Boardwalk, Point Pleasant Beach
Donation Deadline | Saturday, December 6th | 7:00PM
Martell’s Tiki Bar is hosting a holiday toy drive to benefit the children of Ocean County. Unwrapped toys are accepted as the cover charge for entry. Live music will be performed, and a complimentary buffet will be offered for participants 21 years of age and older.
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Ocean County Board of Commissioners Toy Drive | 1 Municipal Plaza, Seaside Park
Donation Deadline | Friday, December 12th
The Ocean County Board of Commissioners is accepting toys to benefit Ocean County families. Unwrapped toys are being accepted at 15 different locations and library branches, which can be found here.
Seaside Park 13th Annual Toy Drive | 1 Municipal Plaza, Seaside Park
Donation Deadline | Friday, December 12th | 4:00PM
Hosted by the Seaside Park Police Department, children’s and teen items are accepted for this toy drive and will be donated to the Division of Child Protection and Permanency.
Lunch Break Holiday Toy Drive | 121 Drs. James Parker Boulevard, Red Bank
Date | Saturday, December 13th
Donation Deadline | Monday, December 8th
Lunch Break is accepting toy donations for kids aged 17 and under. Commonly requested items include arts + crafts items, action figures, dolls, toy vehicles, sports items, and gift cards.
26th Annual Asbury Park Toy Drive | 812 5th Avenue, Asbury Park
Sunday, December 14th | 3:00PM-7:00PM
This toy drive is accepting both monetary and unwrapped toy donations. The event will also include guest performances, a hot food buffet, and a silent auction.
The event’s item registry can be found here. Volunteers are greatly appreciated.
Ocean County Bar Association Toy Drive | 100 Hooper Avenue, Toms River
Donation Deadline | Saturday, December 31st | 12:00AM
Ocean County Bar Association + Ocean County Judicial Law Clerks will be hosting this month-long holiday party for DCP&P-involved children. Monetary and item donations are greatly appreciated, and wish lists are available. Interested participants can receive further information and instructions by emailing [email protected].
Bright Harbor Foundation Giving Tree Toy Drive | 687 Route 9, Bayville
Donation Deadline | TBD
This communal collaboration provides organizations with the opportunity to support families through their own giving trees. Bright Harbor Foundation will provide businesses with a giving tree or donation drop box, complete with instructions and accessories, to accept gifts and return them for pick-up or drop-off.
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