Each Macaroni KID community is managed by a local publisher who publishes weekly, hyper-local e-newsletters & websites featuring events, activities, products & places for parents, kids & families.
Is a group where families come together as active leaders, along with community partners to share & learn about issues that affect the health, education & well-being of children & families.
(Check out Ocean County Council for Young Children’s Facebook Page)
https://www.oceanresourcenet.org/search/ocean-county-council-for-young-children-cycc/
The HOPE Center can provide support, resources, referrals, food, & limited financial assistance to clients with demonstrated need. Their assistance comes in the form of food bags & supplemental fund for shelter and utility bills.
(Open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9am – 3pm)
o Location: 1070 Hooper Ave Toms River, NJ 08753 Phone: 732-341-4447
Family Success Centers are community-based family-centered neighborhood gathering places where any community resident can go for support, information & services. All services are free & confidential.
o Services include Development of Family Success Plans, Life Skills & Job Readiness, Housing Resources, Parent Education, Parent Child Activities, Linking and Referrals, Advocacy, Family Health, Employment Related Services
o Location: 101 Prosper Way Brick, NJ 08723 Phone: 848-241-9346
The site houses community organizations that provide a wide array of FREE services, providing assistance with food, housing, utilities, mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence, SNAP, health insurance, tax prep & job skills
Food pantry (Monday – Friday 9:30am - 2:45pm)
o Location: 1769 Hooper Ave Toms River, NJ 08753 Phone: 732-731-1400
Call 1-800-701-0710 for more information healthcare coverage and qualifications
Local Food Pantries: https://www.freefood.org/c/nj-toms_river
Phone: 1-877-NJ-ABUSE (1-877-652-2873)
Location: 1144 Hooper Ave Toms River, NJ 08753
Phone: 732-505-5500
Subsidy Child Care
Location: 1433 Hooper Ave Suite 340 Toms River, NJ
Phone: 732-557-9633
(Birth – 3)
Phone: 888-653-4463
The CCYC welcome you as community partners to join us at the CCYC meetings to gain knowledge, share your program updates, and build connections with our families. The CCYC is a group where families come together as active leaders, along with community partners to share & learn about issues that affect the health, education & well-being of children & families.
https://www.facebook.com/monmouthoceanccyc/
Contact information:
Elena Cappelluti (CCYC Manager)
732-977-7468
4-H is America’s largest youth development organization – empowering nearly six million young people with the skills to lead for a lifetime. 4-H is based on a positive youth development (PYD) approach, recognizing that all youth have interests, abilities, and strengths.
The 4-H offers a variety of clubs to join, to see what clubs they offer visit https://ocean.njaes.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Ocean-County-4-H-Current-Club-List.pdf
To join contact the 4-H program coordinator.
Contact information:
732-349-1227
Amelia Minervini (4-H Senior Program Coordinator)
Every Girl Scout has their own curiosity, dreams, and talents—so when they come together to decide which of the thousands of Girl Scout activities to try, the sky’s the limit. Forever friendship is a powerful thing. It’s what gives Girl Scouts the confidence to be themselves, unapologetically. It’s what makes them feel safe enough to try new things and cheer each other on in tough times.
To join troop visit
https://www.jerseyshoregirlscouts.org/en/discover/our-council/contact.htmland complete “contact us” form.
Contact information:
800-785-2090
From Cub Scouting, with thrilling outdoor programs such camping, and other outdoor adventures – on to Boy Scouts and Venturers, with camporees, summer camps, Scouting shows, and national jamborees – families can enjoy building a lifetime of experiences unmatched by other organizations.
To join cub scout visit https://beascout.scouting.org/list/?zip=08753&program%5B%5D=pack&unitID=179766 and click “apply now” or “request more information.”
Pack 0092 Silver Bay PTO
At Silver Bay Elementary School
Jeffrey McElwee
732-779-9321
The Toms River Warriors are part of the largest youth football and cheer organization in the world, American Youth Football and Cheer. The Warriors are a highly recognized nationally as a National Championship Cheer Program.
Monthly Membership Meetings at Toms River Municipal Building
To register go to email trwvpfootball@gmail.com for football inquiries and tomsriverwarriorscheer@gmail.com for cheerleading inquiries.
Contact information:
Anthony Foti (President)
908-728-3853
Ross DeMaio (Vice President of Football)
Stephanie Foti (Vice President of Cheer)
The mission of TRFC is to provide our member families and children with a place where they can develop the skill and knowledge to play, as well as respect and enjoy, the world's game of soccer in a safe, fun and challenging environment.
To register, visit the TRFC website https://tomsriverfc.com/ and click “click here to register.”
Contact information:
732-443-3052
Toms River Little League offers baseball and softball programs for children in different age groups.
To register, go to their website https://www.trll.us/Default.aspx?tabid=552475 , go to “registration info,” click “available programs” and “register for desired group/age group
Contact information:
732-244-5005
Toms River Basketball Association is a completely non- profit recreational basketball program for the youth of Toms River. Divisions are defined by school grades.
To register go to TRBA website https://www.tomsriverbasketball.com/Default.aspx?tabid=1182111 and click “registration info” tab.
Contact information:
Derek Richardson (League President)
732-341-3337
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