Non-Stop At Wall Distribution Center
Volunteers needed to staff the center, open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily
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They keep coming.
Thousands so far, driving their cars through a zig-zag entryway at the parking lot of the Circle Factory Outlet center, Atlantic Avenue and Route 35.
Ralph Addonizio, volunteer at the Wall Community First Aid squad, said the emergency workers and other volunteers have loaded about 3,000 cars with ice and water since 7 a.m. Friday – the first day that the regional distribution center opened in the shopping center’s lot.
Addonizio is helping organize the massive relief station – one of three in the county.
“We’ve managed to help a lot of people so far,’’ Addonizio said. “But it’s a massive undertaking.’’
There were about 60 volunteers at the distribution center early afternoon, mainly from Wall’s fire and first aid squads, but also some National Guard and civilian folks who wanted to help out.
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Volunteers are needed at the distribution center, open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. everyday. Drop by the center or email Ralph Addonizio at raddonizio@wcfas.org
Donations of blankets and other items are being accepted at the center.
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The supplies – five tractor-trailers so far – were donated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Jersey Central Power & Light, Addonizio said. Supplies are taken from the trucks by a forklift donated from nearby Atlantic Farms.
The center opened at 7 a.m. and will close at 7 p.m. It will be open every day until the supplies are gone.
Each vehicle is allowed two bags of ice and two cases of water, loaded into the trunk by volunteers. Drivers need not even get out of the car.
Instead, someone such as Olivia Hedberg – a volunteer with Wall’s Community First Aid – will load your supplies.
Hedberg, who said she also does not have power and dwindling supplies, has been out on the line loading cars since 7 a.m.
“I can’t even tell you how many bags of ice I’ve given out,’’ she said. “Or how many cups of coffee I’ve had.’’
Addonizio said the center is collecting and distributing other necessary items like coats and blankets to be distributed when or if people ask for them.
Guntoter66
3:57 pm on Friday, November 2, 2012
Count on the people of Wall to be there when needed. Good jod firing it up Ralph.
Joe R.
7:56 pm on Friday, November 2, 2012
Ralph and Hilary Addonizio are exemplary citizens of wall twp and are some of the most generous people I know.
Mickey Brewster
9:33 pm on Friday, November 2, 2012
I agree. But they know how I feel! Thanks you guys!
kecia deveney
8:21 am on Saturday, November 3, 2012
Wonderful! Thanks to all the volunteers!
Wendy Ritch
10:17 am on Saturday, November 3, 2012
I stopped by for ice yesterday -- much appreciated! Thanks so much! Does anyone know where there are charging stations for cell phones? Now that gas is being rationed it doesn't make sense to drive around to charge a phone.
B. Conway
1:25 pm on Saturday, November 3, 2012
Verizon Wireless is providing free device charging, domestic calls, and other services to the general public, regardless of whether they are our customers, at:
Verizon Wireless mobile stores currently located at**:
- Staten Island, New York 2945 Veterans Road West - Sea Girt, New Jersey 1334 Laurel Avenue - Howell, New Jersey 4813 US Highway 9
Finally, the resources listed below including free device charging and free domestic calls are available to anyone, regardless of whether they are our customers.
- Staten Island, New York NYPD, 489 Midland Avenue - Toms River, New Jersey High School North, 1221 Old Freehold Road - Toms River, New Jersey High School East, 1225 Raider Way
TheOffice
1:46 pm on Saturday, November 3, 2012
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By Brian Froelich for Congress
Everyone,
My office will be open until 7:00 pm to the public as a charging station. Come in get warm and charge any electronics. We are located at:
2202 Rt. 9 South
Howell, NJ 07731
Right next to Season's Fired Bistro.
Below are some shelters and centers open to the public.
Monmouth University
400 Cedar Bridge
West Long Branch, NJ
(732) 571-3400
Arthur Brisbane Child Treatment Center
4240 Atlantic Ave
Farmingdale, NJ
(732) 938-5061
Pine Belt Arena
1245 Old Freehold Rd
Toms River, NJ
(732) 818-8536
The Gymnasium (Open to Belmar Residents)
601 Main Street
Belmar, NJ
11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Walmart
Duracell Charging Stations
3575 NJ 66
Neptune Township, NJ 07753
Starbucks in Lakewood is accepting donations of non-perishables.
To further help in these efforts, you can text REDCROSS to 90999 to donate $10 to American Red Cross, or text RECOVERY to 52000 to donate $10 to the United Way.
Lynny
11:02 pm on Sunday, November 4, 2012
I love New Jersey and its people. Stay Jersey Strong....and thank you to you all.