NJ-2026-0149: Single working mother fighting for hours at work, hoping to give her 13-year-old son who still believes in Santa a Christmas

FAMILY BACKGROUND:
A single working mother in Asbury Park is raising her 13-year-old son, who still believes in Santa. This has been a really rough year. She has been fighting for hours at work and has barely been able to catch up on her bills and make ends meet. She would be very grateful for Christmas help for her son, and she has also asked for help with her electric bills and for a look into food assistance.

CITY: Asbury Park, NJ 07712
STATE: New Jersey
COUNTY: MONMOUTH
HOUSEHOLD SIZE: 2
HEALTH CONDITIONS IN HOUSEHOLD: Autism; developmental or learning disability, including ADHD
HOW THE FAMILY CAN RECEIVE GIFTS: No preference

HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD:
Age: 47
Sex: Female
Clothing Size: Women's 16
Shoe Size: Women's 11
Wishlist: Gift cards (ShopRite, Walmart or Amazon) to help with daily needs, and maybe a heated jacket because she is always cold

CHILD #1:
Age: 13
Sex: Male
Clothing Size: Kids 14
Shoe Size: Youth 6.5
Wishlist: The Matchbox movie car set (he really wants this), anything Hot Wheels or Matchbox, a 24-inch blue bike with gears, anything Pokémon, gift cards (Roblox, AMC Theatres, McDonald's)