It’s the season of giving back, and South Jersey’s nonprofits are stepping up to help those in need. Check out these food and gift drives you can contribute to.

Oaks Integrated Care
Holiday Gift Drive
Accepting donations until Dec. 11
Drive details: sponsor a family by choosing a family wish list and fulfilling it for the holidays, host your own gift drive by collecting general gifts or give a monetary donation.

MEND, Inc.
Redisent, Happiness & Cheer Appeal
Accepting donations
Drive details: collecting monetary donations, and for every $100 received, MEND will provide a $25 gift card for elderly and disabled residents.

Food Bank of South Jersey
Food Drive
Accepting donations year-round
Drive details: host your own food drive to donate to the Food Bank of South Jersey year-round, accepting foods like peanut butter, fruit cups, canned soups, oatmeal and more.

South Jersey Young Professionals Association
Toy Drive Fundraiser
Accepting donations on Dec. 12
Drive details: head to Blue Monkey Tavern on Dec. 12 at 6 pm with a new, unwrapped toy donation for the Camden Kroc Community Center and enjoy drinks, food and networking.