NJ-2026-0060: Single mother in a shelter, unable to work after two knee surgeries, hoping to give her two little girls a Christmas

FAMILY BACKGROUND:
A single mother in Monroe Township has not been able to work all year because she needed two knee surgeries. Recovery from the second surgery could take up to a year, so for now she cannot return to work. She and her two young daughters are living in a shelter, and every day is a struggle to keep food on the table and a roof over their heads. She often has to choose between paying rent and buying food or medicine. Without help, her girls may not have a Christmas this year. Her own wishes are simple household basics to help them set up a home: bedding, pots and pans, towels and dishes.

CITY: Monroe Township, NJ 08831
STATE: New Jersey
COUNTY: MIDDLESEX
HOUSEHOLD SIZE: 3
HEALTH CONDITIONS IN HOUSEHOLD: Respiratory or lung disorder, including asthma, COPD or cystic fibrosis; Mental health condition, including depression, anxiety, PTSD or bipolar disorder
HOW THE FAMILY CAN RECEIVE GIFTS: US Postal Service

HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD:
Age: 47
Sex: Female
Clothing Size: Women's 12
Shoe Size: Women's 10
Wishlist: Queen size bed set, queen size sheets, pots and pans, towels, plates, silverware, cups, Walmart gift cards

CHILD #1:
Age: 8
Sex: Female
Clothing Size: Kids 12
Shoe Size: Men's 12.5
Wishlist: Bean bag chair, Hello Kitty items and Hello Kitty decor for her room, twin size Hello Kitty bed set, pajamas and slippers, Walmart gift card

CHILD #2:
Age: 3
Sex: Female
Clothing Size: Toddler 5T
Shoe Size: Toddler 8
Wishlist: Clothes and pajamas, slippers, a house coat (2T), baby doll, Walmart gift card