Jersey Cares is a Livingston, New Jersey 501(c)(3) that runs an annual statewide Halloween Costume Drive each September through November, collecting new and gently used costumes for children ages zero through fourteen. Donations are accepted at the Livingston headquarters at 290 West Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Suite 1320, plus hosted collection sites listed on the campaign page during peak donation season. The program also runs an Amazon Wishlist drive so out-of-state donors and remote supporters can contribute. Collected costumes are distributed through registered New Jersey 501(c)(3) partners, government agencies, and public schools. Jersey Cares aggregates and routes rather than distributing directly to individual families. Beyond the costume drive, the organization is a year-round volunteer coordinator that connects New Jerseyans to service projects across the state. Reach the office at (973) 533-1993 or visit jerseycares.org/Halloween_Costume_Drive for current-year drop-off sites and deadlines.
Jersey Cares runs a seasonal collection, typically Sep-Nov. Seasonal programs usually stop accepting donations once they have distributed for the year, so items that arrive outside that window are often turned away or held until the next cycle. Confirm this year's dates before you drop off or ship.
No. Jersey Cares collects drop-off or collection event and serves Statewide NJ. If you are outside that area, look for a program closer to you, or use one of the 7 programs in this directory that accept mail-in donations from anywhere.
Jersey Cares is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations to registered charities are generally tax deductible if you itemize, and the organization can issue a receipt. Ask them directly for their EIN and a written acknowledgement if you plan to claim the donation on your taxes.
This listing is marked Verified Org and was last reviewed on August 10, 2026. That means we confirmed the organization exists and operates, using public records and its own published material, but we have not re-confirmed this season with them directly. Programs change hours, addresses, and intake windows without notice, so check their own site before you travel or ship.