Madison Eagle Christmas Fund

“Line 28:the madison eagle christmas fund (mecf)accepts donations primarily from residents of madison, nj to help those in our community in financial need. Donations generally range from $20-$500. Volunteers work with administrators of social programs, and the madison housing authority to identity families and seniors who may wish to accept help to purchase and/or receive gift cards and food for the holidays. Those identified families and seniors are invited to apply and are vetted to ensure they meet income requirements. Volunteers then purchase gift cards and gifts for distribution in mid-december. A typical family receives $200-$300 in gift cards for local shops and $200 in grocery costs, depending upon the number of members in the family. Mecf generally serves about 110 families representing about 400 residents per year. Mecf serves about 90 senior citizens who reside both in the madison housing authority residences and in a local nursing home. The typical senior received cards for gifts and groceries totaling $200-$300. Mecf feels its unnecessary to supply a list of every family and senior who received gifts, as well as a list of individual donations, but can provide this information if requested.”

“Gift cards and presents purchased for families and seniors in financial need; gift cards; local businesses: main street, madison, , 07940; none, 128642.”

“BANK FEES 10.”

“Business registration fees 55.”

“PAYPAL FEES 491.”