Devils’ Support
Devils’ game night drives are successful for one reason—we
receive tremendous support from our fans.
At each of our drives, the wives/girlfriends of the Devils’
players are on hand to assist in the collections on the arena
concourse, at the box office lobby, and at the Winners’
entrance. Fans making a donation at each of the drives are eligible
to win autographed Devils’ memorabilia.
For approximately four weeks prior to the events, each drive
is promoted through press releases, the Devils’ Center Ice
game program, FOX Sports Net, WABC 770 AM, and scoreboard and
public address announcements, raising the public’s awareness
of each drive, as well as each organization.
Food Drive
The Devils’ food drive is held each season, in conjunction
with the Community FoodBank of New Jersey, on the night of a Devils’
regular-season home game. Fans attending that evening’s
game are encouraged to bring unopened cans or boxes of non-perishable
food. More than 3,600 pounds of food and $2,100 were collected
at last season’s food drive.The CFB of NJ distributes 18
million pounds of food and groceries annually, helping non-profit
groups such as food pantries, shelters, soup kitchens, child care
centers, and senior programs. The CFB of NJ serves more than 1,500
organizations in 18 counties throughout the state, picking up
donations from approximately 250 corporations with their small
fleet of trucks. Its Hillside, NJ warehouse is fully equipped
with 280,000 square feet of space, 15,000 square feet of which
is freezer and cooler space. An experienced staff, including more
than 13,000 volunteers, contributes 62,000 hours each year to
help the needy.
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This season’s food drive is set for Friday, November 15.
For further information, contact the CFB of NJ at 908-355-3663.
Toys for Tots
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Devils, in conjunction with the United States Marine Corps, hold
an annual Toys for Tots collection at a home game each December.
The Devils urge all fans attending that evening’s game to
bring new, unwrapped toys to the Continental Airlines Arena. Representatives
from the USMC, Company G 2/25, Picatinny Arsenal based in Dover,
NJ, are on hand to collect the toys.More than 4,100 toys and $4,100
were collected at last season’s Toys for Tots. Following
the collection, toys are distributed to hospitals, orphanages,
and to needy children throughout the surrounding communities.
This event is a holiday tradition for the Devils and USMC.
This season’s Toys for Tots collection is set for Tuesday,
December 10.
For further information, contact the Toys for Tots hotline at
973-724-2311.
Coat Drive
The Devils’ coat drive is held at a home game each winter
in conjunction with Jersey Cares. The Devils request that all
fans attending that evening’s game bring a new or gently
used coat to the arena. Volunteers from Jersey Cares are on hand
to collect the coats. More than 1,300 coats and nearly $1,800
were collected last season. The coats are distributed to over
100 New Jersey-based social service agencies, including food pantries,
shelters, churches, day care centers, and senior citizen programs.
Jersey Cares is a Morristown, NJ-based organization which coordinates
volunteers for service-oriented projects for the benefit of New
Jersey communities. Jersey Cares has 3,400 volunteers/members
who provide 12,000 hours of community-related services each year.
A not-for-profit organization, Jersey Cares works with approximately
120 community service organizations.
The seventh annual coat drive will be held Tuesday, January 7.
For further information, contact Jersey Cares at 973-644-4952.
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