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he Santa Claus Shop, which relies solely on donations and volunteers, will soon open its doors to provide its 55th consecutive year of complimentary holiday shopping.
Families will be offered shopping hours by invitation only during the first week of December at Summit’s St. John’s Lutheran Church. Last year, organizers had to rethink the event due to the pandemic, and the same format will be followed this year. Gift cards and gifts will be distributed, and holiday baskets will be delivered to local seniors. This year’s Santa Claus Shop is chaired by Summit residents Elaine Chong, Nev DePetrillo, Celia O’Rourke and Teal Rodriguez, and co-chaired by Sarah Fitzsimmons, Kristen Goldman, Kiera Mathey and Katie Mucci. The chairwomen are asking members of the community to consider donations to help them keep the holiday spirit alive for local residents in need. Checks payable to SHIP with “Santa Claus Shop” noted on the memo line may be mailed to Santa Claus Shop, PO Box 119, Summit 07902-0119. Online contributions can be completed on the group’s website, summitsantaclausshop.com. PREPPING FOR SANTA’S ARRIVAL -- Chairing this year’s Santa Claus Shop are Nev DiPetrillo, Teal Rodriguez, Elaine Chong and Celia O’Rourke.
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