NJ-2026-0148: Two parents doing their best for five respectful children in Linden, covering uniforms, shoes and the basics

FAMILY BACKGROUND:
A mother and father are raising five children in a house in Linden: a 15-year-old daughter, a 13-year-old daughter, a 10-year-old son, a 9-year-old son and a 6-year-old son. The parents try their best to make ends meet and to cover the important things for their kids, like school uniforms, shoes and the other little things they need. Everything costs so much these days, and there are times the family has to choose between paying rent and buying food or medicine. The children are wonderful and respectful, and they understand and see how hard their parents try. The family is grateful for each day, and a sponsor's help this Christmas would mean so much to them.

CITY: Linden, NJ 07036
STATE: New Jersey
COUNTY: UNION
HOUSEHOLD SIZE: 7
HEALTH CONDITIONS IN HOUSEHOLD: Respiratory or lung disorder, including asthma, COPD or cystic fibrosis
HOW THE FAMILY CAN RECEIVE GIFTS: No preference

HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD:
Age: 33
Sex: Female
Clothing Size: Women's L
Shoe Size: Women's 8
Wishlist: Gift cards (for the house or to pay a bill)

ADULT #2:
Age: 34
Sex: Male
Clothing Size: Men's L
Shoe Size: Men's 9
Wishlist: Clothes (shirts, socks, sweatpants)

CHILD #1:
Age: 15
Sex: Female
Clothing Size: Women's M
Shoe Size: Women's 7.5
Wishlist: Old Navy gift cards (for school uniforms), Amazon gift cards (for school supplies), Hello Kitty

CHILD #2:
Age: 13
Sex: Female
Clothing Size: Women's M
Shoe Size: Women's 7.5
Wishlist: Slime, arts and crafts, Amazon gift cards (for school supplies)

CHILD #3:
Age: 10
Sex: Male
Clothing Size: Men's L
Shoe Size: Women's 9
Wishlist: Shoes (women's size 9 would fit), Legos

CHILD #4:
Age: 9
Sex: Male
Clothing Size: Kids 12
Shoe Size: Youth 5
Wishlist: Shoes, coloring books, arts and crafts activities, cars

CHILD #5:
Age: 6
Sex: Male
Clothing Size: Kids 10
Shoe Size: Kids 13.5
Wishlist: Learning and crafts activities, Disney Cars, stickers