Help Make the Holidays Brighter for Asbury Park Area Families

Community Karma is once again joining forces with Asbury Park Little League, St. Stephen AME Zion Church, Mercy Center, the Kiwanis Club of Asbury Park, and the Church of Philadelphia to make the holidays brighter for families in need across the Asbury Park area.

In our first full day of family registration, over 300 families signed up — and that number continues to grow. We expect the need to exceed the 1,000 families we supported last year.

And we need your help to make it happen!

Together, we can bring joy, warmth, and hope to children and families this holiday season.

How you can make a difference:

1. SHOP ONLINE
Don’t have time to shop for an entire family? You can still make a big impact by purchasing from our Walmart Toy Registry.
— Gifts will be shipped directly to us for distribution to families in need.
👉 Shop the Registry

2. MAKE A FINANCIAL DONATION
With so many families to support this year, monetary donations are critical. Your contribution helps us purchase toys, cover essential needs, and create a festive experience for every child at our Holiday Distribution Day.
👉 Donate Here

3. ADOPT A FAMILY
Want to make the season extra special? Adopt a Family and shop directly for their holiday wishes. You’ll receive an anonymized shopping list and can bring joy to a family right here in our community.
👉 Sign Up Here

4. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
There are so many ways to get involved — from helping sort and pack gifts to spreading cheer at our distribution party. Your time and energy make all the difference!
👉 Sign Up to Volunteer

We couldn’t do what we do and make a big impact without the help of all of you.
Our volunteers are at the core of Community Karma.

Every act of generosity — big or small — helps ensure that every child in Asbury Park experiences the joy and magic of the holidays. Together, we can make this season one to remember. 💜

We are grateful for our incredible retail partners, whose support includes hosting events, donating prizes, and providing a drop box for the Asbury Park Holiday Toy Drive.

Retail Partners (Alphabetical Order), those with a 💜 indicate locations with a drop box.

💜 art629 Gallery – 629 Cookman Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
💜 Artemis Ethos – 708 Cookman Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
💜 Asbury Park Brewery – 614 Cookman Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
💜 Asbury Park Roastery – 803 Second Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
💜 The Art of the Bean and Leaf – 633 Cookman Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
💜 The Baked Bear – 614 Cookman Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
💜 The Black Swan – 601 Mattison Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
Boho House Co – 623 Cookman Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
Bond Street Bar – 208 Bond St, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
💜 Booskerdoo Coffee – 1321 Memorial Drive, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
💜 C’est Cheese – 516 Summerfield Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
💜 City By The Sea Urgent Care – 1309 Memorial Dr, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
💜 City By The Sea Veterinary Hospital – 1411 Memorial Dr, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
💜 City Hall – 1 Municipal Plaza, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
💜 Convention Hall (by Santa Station) – 1300 Ocean Ave N, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
💜 Deal Lake Bar + Co – 601 Main St, Loch Arbour, NJ 07712
💜 Destination Asbury – 644 Cookman Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
💜 The Flying Pig Market – 527 Bangs Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
Foolish Ginger – 208 Bond St, Asbury Park, NJ 07712

 💜 Freedom Rocks  – 550 Cookman Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
💜 Georgies – 810 Fifth Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712

 Hot Sands  – 550 Cookman Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
Johnny Mac House of Spirits – 208 Main St, Asbury Park, NJ 07712

 Kim Marie’s Eat n Drink Away – 1411 Kingsley St, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
💜 Larry Cadillac – 725 Cookman Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
💜 Mutiny BBQ – 808 Fifth Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
Nails By Ginny – 408 Emory St, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
💜 Palmetto Southern Kitchen + Bar – 1000 Ocean Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
Paradise – 101 Asbury Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
💜 PAWS Bakery & Boutique – 658 Cookman Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
💜 Philly Pretzel Factory – 800 Ocean Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
💜 Pulp Asbury – 516 Summerfield Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
Purple Glaze – 516 Summerfield Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
💜 Rebel Supply – 550 Cookman Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
💜 River Street Sweets – 550 Cookman Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
💜 Silverball Retro Arcade – 1000 Ocean Ave N, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
💜 The Stone Pony – 913 Ocean Ave N, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
Taka – 660 Cookman Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
💜 Talula’s – 550 Cookman Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
 💜 The Asbury Hotel  – 210 Fifth Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712