Holiday toy drive

NEWTON — Each December, Project Self-Sufficiency runs a holiday toy shop for needy families in Sussex, Warren and Morris counties, allowing them to choose gifts for their children free of charge. Gifts for infants through teens will be accepted at the agency, located at 127 Mill St. in Newton. Items should be new and unwrapped. A wish list for those who want to contribute, includes: Items for teens include electronics, such as MP3 players, calculators, watches, computer games and software; make-up, perfume; jewelry; sports equipment and team gear, such as T-shirts, sweatshirts; popular books; clothing and pajamas; backpacks. Items sought for younger children include books; Legos, toys; action figures; DVD’s and CDs; Leap Pad learning games; multicultural dolls and toys; Play Doh, etc. In addition, donation of wrapping paper, gift bags, gift boxes and stocking stuffers are welcome. Donations are requested by Dec. 7 to allow ample time for families to take advantage of the toy shop. For information about donating gifts, or to find out more about Project Self-Sufficiency, call 973-940-3500.