Beasley’s WRAT-FM/NJ will hold its 19th annual “Broadcast to Benefit the People of New Jersey Thanksgiving Season Collection Drive” at Shoprite (Route 66, Neptune), Monday, November 20, 6 a.m.-midnight, and Tuesday, November 21, 6 a.m. until 7 p.m.
“The Rat” will attempt to fill the 21st truck in the history of the event to benefit those in need in the community. Listeners can donate nonperishable items, frozen turkeys, and new or gently used clothing. Also, stocking stuffer items, including warm socks, washcloths, deodorant, playing cards, crayons, etc., will be donated to Holiday Express.
“It takes a village to make a difference and that’s what we’re trying to do here,” said WRAT–FM Marketing Director Doug Sjonvall. “We encourage the people in our little village of Monmouth and Ocean Counties to help make a difference and support the event in the form of donations to help the needy in our community.”
A satellite drop-off collection location will be set up from 3–7 p.m. at Brave New World on Hooper Avenue in Toms River, NJ the day of the event. Listeners interested in hosting a mini-drive at their place of business are encouraged to go to www.wrat.com and download a “HELP THE WRAT DONATE HERE” sign and drop off collected items at the collection drive.
