Operation Jersey Cares annually collects dozens of boxes filled with hundreds of items for troops around the world.

Girl Scouts Warren Hills Service Unit 90 is now spearheading one of Washington Borough’s most successful annual events, Operation Jersey Cares. 

The Operation Jersey Cares campaign, which was supported by the Washington Business Improvement District through last year, is now in its 12th year in the Borough. Operation Jersey Cares benefits service men and women from New Jersey deployed around the globe. 

The drive, which kicked off on Veterans day, has annually drawn hundreds of boxes of products collected through generous donations from businesses and the community at-large, not just in the Borough, but throughout the region. Over the past 11 years, thousands of items have been collected.  Collection boxes can be found around the area at local businesses.

Girls Scouts Unit 90 includes scouts from Washington Borough, Washington Township, Mansfield Township, Oxford and Franklin Township.

“The girls are very excited to be taking on this important community project,” said Karin Burd, the group’s Service Unit Manager. “They are very aware of its signifance and what it means for our troops. Our troops deserve our support in any way we can and we know that this effort has always resonated throughout the community, with businesses and residents alike.”

“The Girl Scouts are an integral part of our community and we are thrilled that they want to take on the responsibility of Operation Jersey Cares this year and in the future,” said Kristy Romanowski, Ph.D. “We know that they have the full support of the community.”  

The list of items that are typically collected include toiletries including razors, toothbrushes, shampoo, shaving cream and female hygiene products.  

The Washington-based campaign is always among the state’s top collectors for Operation Jersey Cares, which has recognized Washington numerous times for its efforts.   

For more information about the program here in Washington, or if you would like to have a box placed at a business, email girlscoutsu90events@gmail.com.