As part of New Jersey 101.5’s ongoing effort to give back to our communities, we are asking our listeners to help us as we assist needy families throughout the state of New Jersey with our annual Family Adoption.

New Jersey 101.5 personalities are asking listeners to share the holiday spirit with various families from transitional and battered family shelters. The families are listed below and are anonymously coded to protect their privacy.

 All donated items must be new and unwrapped. Gift cards are strongly suggested. Home decorations, blankets and cleaning supplies will also be welcome gifts.

Call the New Jersey 101.5 Family Adoption Hotline at (609) 771-4109 to adopt one or more families. We also encourage groups or businesses to adopt families.

Gift cards can be mailed to: New Jersey 101.5’s Family Adoption at 109 Walters Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08638. New Jersey 101.5 listeners can drop off their donated items to participating Lackland Self Storage locations throughout New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania.


  • S1


    Family Wishes:

    • Mom - age 48: fashion bug gift card, 4-slice toaster, blender, red tea kettle, slippers (size 9) and twin comforter.
    • Daughter - age 15: craft store gift card, CD player, white painters canvases, elastic-waist pants, full sheet set (pink) and a bed pillow
    • Daughter - age 15: craft store gift card, CD player, white painters canvases, elastic-waist pants, full sheet set (pink) and a bed pillow
  • S2


    Family Wishes:


    • Single woman - age 19: Barnes and Noble gift card, gas gift card, visa gift card, winter coat  and pajamas (size Small)
  • S3


    Family Wishes:


    • Mom: Barnes and Noble gift card, Target gift card, a scarf, black leggings (size medium or large) Burlington Coat Factory gift card
    • Son - age 17 months: socks (size 12mo. and older), puzzles, children’s books and diapers (size 5/6)
    • Daughter - age 4 months : socks, My Pal Violet (toy), onesies, diapers (size 5/6) and baby wipes
  • S4


    Family Wishes:


    • Mom - age 46: toaster oven, plates and silverware, pots and pans, towels and bed linens, clothing (size Large)
    • Son - age 22: socks, car related magazines, a gas gift card, boxers (size Medium) 
    • Son - age 17: socks, Stephen King books, a gas gift card, boxers (size Small)
  • S5


    Family Wishes:


    • Mom - age 37: sweaters, a robe, queen size bedding set, a black coat and warm pajamas, shoes (size 8.5)
    • Daughter - age 15: an iTunes gift card, black pocketbook, black coat, a radio or CD player and sneakers (size 8.5)
  • S6


    Family Wishes:


    • Mom -  age 45: perfume, sweaters, gloves, slippers, gray pants (size 6), and shoes (size 7.5)
    • Daughter -  age 8: body spray, anything with cats on it, zip-up sweat shirt, arts and craft kits, a robe, clothing (top size 12, pants size 10, shoe size 3)
    • Son - age 8: a robe, a science kit , a zip-up sweatshirt, anything with reptiles/dinosaurs and lizards on it, long-sleeve shirt (top size 12, pants size 10, shoes size 3)
  • S7



    Family Wishes:


    • Mother - age 36: towels, soup pot, forks, knives, spoons and cups
    • Son - age 11: funny books, board games, Xbox games and a scooter
    • Son - age 8: anything spiderman related, 'Cat in the Hat' book, a basketball and a scooter
    • Son - age 6: Winnie the Pooh books, LEGOs, a football and a scooter 
  • S8


    Family Wishes:


    • Mom - age 45: long sleeve shirts or sweaters (size 8/10), full size bedding set, body lotion/soap set, pots and pans, pants (size 8 ) and snow boots (size 6.5) 
    • Son - age 7: legos, science kit, pajamas, science or chapter books and board gamesSize 7/8 in kids, size 6 pants and size 11.5 shoes;
    • Son - age 4: anything with Dinosaurs and Dragons, matchbox cars and tracks, anything with batman, pajamas (size 6) clothing (top size 5, pants size 4), shoes (size 9.5) and anything basketball or football related. 
  • S9


    Family Wishes:


    • Mom - age 47: large frying pan, desk lamp, zipper hoodie, gift card to Marshalls, Juniors' Large Pajama Pant Set, clothing (top size Large, pants size 12 and shoe size 8 )
    • Daughter - age 12: pop/hip hop/latin/country music, drawing materials, family/comedy/action/romance movies, and clothing (top size medium, pants size 3 and shoe size 9) 
    • Daughter - age 15: any soccer equipment, Model’s gift card, Sports Authority gift card, Jersey Garden’s/Woodbridge Mall/Bridgewater Mall gift certificate, and clothing (top size small, pants size 5 and shoe size 7.5)
  • S10


    Family Wishes:


    • Mom - age 35: coffee marker, blender, slippers (size 7-8), cotton blanket full size bed and clothing (top size medium, pants size 10) 
    • Son - age 6: tech deck toys, star wars figures, legos, and children’s book and clothing (top size 8, pants size 8 ) 
    • Daughter - age 4: a baby doll, Dora the Explorer doll, children’s books and clothing (top size 4, pants size 4) 
  • S11


    Family Wishes:


    • Mom - age 45: iron and ironing board, set of bathtowels (light blue), bake ware and clothing (top size Large, pants size 14)
    • Son - age 14: gift card to EB games, movie tickets, an extra large hoodie and other clothing (top size Large, pants size 16 in junior)
    • Daughter - age 10: slippers size 5-6, mp3 player, coat (size 14) and clothing (top size youth 12, pants size 12 in junior)
  • S12


    Family Wishes:


    • Mom - age 49: red or black women’s large wallet, a bath robe (size medium) and pajamas (size small), a vacuum, cutlery set, a crepe pan, a flat stove top or griddle and clothing (size medium)
    • Son - age 12: DVD’s for young boys, Barnes and Noble gift card, snow pants waist size 30x30, Bionicles or a erector set, winter gloves/mits (waterproof) and clothing (size adult medium, shoe size 10.5)
    • Son - age 11: sneakers (slip-on or Velcro), snow pants size 16 juniors, board games (mouse trap or hungry-hungry hippo), a wooden train set and clothing (top size small adult, pants size 16 in juniors, shoe size 8 )
  • S13


    Family Wishes:


    • Single woman - age 56: gym clothes( pants and tops), full linen set, heavy blankets, giftcards and frying pans, dishes, pots, clothing (top ize XL/16, shoe size 5 ½-6 wide)
  • S14


    Family Wishes:


    • Mom - age 43: body wash, blankets, tea kettle, earring(studs), a Wal-Mart gift card and clothing (top size 2XL, pants size 24, shoe size 10) 
    • Daughter - age 19: a comforter, medium size coat, socks, Walmart gift card, body wash and clothing (top size medium, pants size 5-7, shoe size 5.5)
    • Daughter - age 11: a comforter, Bey Blades, Wal-Mart gift card, a telescope and clothing (top size 16 in juniors top, pant size 16 junior shoe size 5.5)
  • S15


    Family Wishes:


    • Mom - age 37: Jones NY suits for work, professional-looking scarf/ gloves for work, work shoes (size 10) and a professional long coat  - clothing (top size medium, pants size 10)
    • Son - age 5: clothes and scarf, hat and gloves - clothing (top size 7,  pants size 6 in juniors, shoe size 13 kids)
    • Daughter - age 8: clothes from 'Justice', scarf, hat and gloves and jewelry - clothing (top size 12, pants size 16 in juniors, shoe size 13 kids)
  • S16


    Family Wishes:


    • Mom - age 38: winter boots, long winter coat, scarf, hat and gloves, jewelry, a comforter for Queen size bed, clothing (size 9/10, shoes size 10.5)
    • Daughter - age 11: winter coat, comforter in purple/pink for double size bed, accessories (jewelry, bracelets etc.,), educational games, gloves, hat and scarf, clothing (top size medium in juniors, pants size 6, shoe size 10 adult)
  • S17


    Family Wishes:


    • Mom - age 45: jewelry, watch, business clothing, long winter coat for workplace, winter exercise tops/pants, and clothing (top size XS, pants size 4, shoe size 5)
    • Son - age 17: boys' X-box games, book 'Introduction to Human factors Engineering', navy blue sweater, levi jeans, zipper up jacket hoodie - clothing (top size small adult, pants size 34, shoe size 9.5)
  • S18


    Family Wishes:


    • Single woman - age 43: blender, two pillows, a microwave, plates, casual shoes (without heels, size 8.5) and clothing (top size medium, pants size 10)
  • S19


    Family Wishes:


    • Mom - age 32: a blender, a toaster, and clothing (top size M/L, pants size 11, shoe size 9)
    • Son - age 6: educational books, Star Wars LEGOs, build-a-bear with clothes (any kind), spongebob LEGOs, power rangers and clothing (top size 6-7, pants size 13 in juniors, shoe size 4 kids)
  • S20


    Family Wishes:


    • Mother - age 35: a blender, two pillows, pots, lamp and a hair straightener
    • Son - age 11: undershirts (medium size), two pillows, Xbox 360 games, a baseball mitt and a Yankees hat or shirt
    • Son - age 5: two pillows, a game for Wii, LEGOs, a John Cena wrestling figure and any batman or spiderman toys
    • Son - age 9months: a baby bedtime music CD, wipes, a folding stroller, elmo toys and clothing (top size 18 months, pants size 12 months, shoe size 2)



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