Nutley VFW Post 493 hosts a “Stop, Drop, Donate, Shop and be Merry” event Friday, Dec. 1 at the post, 493 Washington Ave.
The post invites residents to drop off non-perishable food, toiletries, scarves, gloves and socks for veterans; donate an unwrapped today or gift card for children up to 17 for the annual Christmas toy drive; take a photo with Santa; then shop at the post’s small business boutique.
All proceeds benefit VFW programs.
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