NJ-2026-0031: Family of five living on a day laborer's uneven pay since losing steady work after COVID

FAMILY BACKGROUND:
A family of five in Dover, two parents and three children ages 7, 6 and 4, has struggled for the past few years. Since COVID, the father lost his steady job and now works as a day laborer, so no two weeks are the same, and some weeks and months are much harder than others. At times the family has struggled to cover the rent. They don't ask for much, just a little help to bring some joy to their kids this Christmas. Their daughter loves squishy toys, blind boxes, dolls and anything for her nails. Both boys love sports, especially soccer and football, and the youngest loves to twin with his big brother in just about everything.

CITY: Dover, NJ 07801
COUNTY: Morris
HOUSEHOLD SIZE: 5
HEALTH CONDITIONS IN HOUSEHOLD: None listed

HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD:
Age: 40
Sex: Female
Clothing Size: Women's 10
Shoe Size: Women's 8
Wishlist: Pajamas, gift cards

ADULT #2:
Age: 32
Sex: Male
Clothing Size: Men's L
Shoe Size: Men's 8
Wishlist: Pajamas, gift card

CHILD #1:
Age: 7
Sex: Female
Clothing Size: Kids 14
Shoe Size: Youth 1.5
Wishlist: Baggy-style jeans (size 10), shirts (medium or large), girls' sports bra (large), socks, shoes (1½), pajamas (14), girls' purses, girls' jewelry, press-on nails or nail polish, squishy toys and blind boxes, dolls with accessories (she loves Our Generation dolls), school supplies

CHILD #2:
Age: 6
Sex: Male
Clothing Size: Kids 10
Shoe Size: Kids 13.5
Wishlist: Soccer gear, soccer clothes (size 10) and soccer balls, sweatpants and sweatshirts (boys' large), shirts (large), boxers (boys' large), socks, undershirts, shoes (13½), pajamas (large or 10), remote control cars, squishy toys, school supplies

CHILD #3:
Age: 4
Sex: Male
Clothing Size: Kids 10
Shoe Size: Kids 12.5
Wishlist: Soccer gear, soccer clothes (size 10) and soccer balls, sweatpants and sweatshirts (boys' large; he's a husky boy), shirts (large), boxers (boys' large), socks, undershirts (large), shoes (13), pajamas (large or 10), remote control cars, squishy toys, play tools, school supplies