Fundraising
The Hammonton Education Foundation conducts several fundraisers each year.
Proceeds are used to fund innovative projects that enhance the quality of education in the Hammonton School District.
ThanksforGiving Gala - November 16, 2024
The Hammonton Education Foundation will host its third annual ThanksForGiving Gala from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, at the Cart Barn at Pinelands Golf Club.
A $135 ticket included open bar, DJ and dancing, dinner, and a decadent dessert. Direct all ticket questions to thanksforgivinggala@gmail.com or an HEF member. Sales end on October 1, and payment is required to reserve your spot!
A highly anticipated event, the Gala has sold-out each year, raising nearly $50,000 in total through the generosity of sponsors, donors and attendees.
Dine to Donate - Held October 2, 2024
On Wednesday, October 2, Twisted Tavern will donate 20% of dine-in bills to the Hammonton Education Foundation when guests present a PRINTED VOUCHER to their server (digital copies not accepted).
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Dine-In only.
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Vouchers must be printed in advance.
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Click here to print voucher: bit.ly/HEFTT24
Twisted Tavern is located at Pinelands Golf Club
887 Mays Landing Road
Hammonton, NJ 08037
Hours: 11 AM - 9 PM
Collection Central - Held Sept. 7, 2024
Collection Central was held from 9AM to 12PM at the Our Lady of Mount Carmel grounds at Third and French streets.
Fulton Bank and Jersey Shore Credit Union were the event's major sponsors for 2024.
A mobile shredding unit provided secure disposal of personal or business paperwork. See graphic to the right for prices. Proceeds benefitted the Hammonton Education Foundation.
Items Collected:
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School Pantry Project: Shelf-stable snacks, mac & cheese, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, feminine hygiene products, deodorant, etc.
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Kid's Closet at the Woman's Civic Club: New or gently-used children's clothes, shoes, boots and coats and women's gently-used or new clothes, shoes and coats
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Migrant Health Collaborative: New or used individually packaged soap (any size), non-prescription sunglasses, playing cards & clothespins
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HPD Unused Prescription Drug Collection: Pills, Capsules, Patches & Pet Medication. The HPD will NOT be accepting: Syringes (needles), Liquids or Powders.
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Hammonton Lions Club: Prescription glasses and sunglasses (no cases) and hearing aids.
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Hammonton Presbyterian Church: New or slightly-used toys/games, personal hygiene items (infant-adult), household items (including glassware, dishes, utensils, etc.) and small appliances for distribution to needy families
For more information about Collection Central or to be an event sponsor, call Kevin at (609) 703-6017.
ShopRite Bagging Events: Dates TBD
Members of our foundation, along with student volunteers from Hammonton High School, volunteer at local grocery stores like ShopRite to help customers bag their groceries.
Donations placed in the buckets at the end of each aisle fund innovative projects in the public schools.
Ladies Night - Held May 10, 2024 / 2025 Date TBD
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What a night! Our inaugural Ladies Night Bag Bingo event was a smashing success, all thanks to the incredible support from our community and sponsors who all who helped us raise funds to benefit special projects and needs in our school district. And of course, a heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out to join in the fun and support a great cause!
Gold sponsors included All Vinyl Fencing, Macri Brothers Blueberry Farm, and NJM Insurance Group. Silver Sponsors were Calderone Property Services, Dance Magic, and Lexa Concrete LLC. Bronze sponsors included Crescent Tire, Porretta Builders, Kramer Beverage, RCS Advanced Accounting and Payroll, and Tales of the Olive.
Thank you to all those who donated everything from bags to raffle prizes to door prizes.