With the holiday season upon us, it would be prudent to know when and where you can donate food, clothing, or toys for those in need all around the area. Whether it is your local food bank or a county organization, there is no shortage of holiday donation drives working to get the less fortunate through the winter months.

The Free Little Pantry project has locations all throughout Stafford, where you can leave what you can and take what you need. (Photo courtesy Stafford Recreation)

The Free Little Pantry project has locations all throughout Stafford, where you can leave what you can and take what you need. (Photo courtesy Stafford Recreation)

For a list of the major drives going on throughout Ocean County and Monmouth County towns, visit Jersey Shore Online