The Mercy House is gearing up for its largest Mother’s Day Giveaway yet, with over 600 gift bags being distributed to mothers in need across its locations in Elizabeth, Jersey City, and Newark from May 8 to May 10. Each bag will contain costume jewelry, beauty products, and other donated items.

“This event is our way of showing appreciation to the many mothers who visit The Mercy House who always put their children first,” said Cheryl A. Riley, director of The Mercy House. “For Mother’s Day, we’re treating the moms with gifts they will enjoy. Most of all, we want to show them love and recognition for their sacrifice in ensuring their children have a better life.”

The giveaway is made possible thanks to the generous support of various donors. Annette Miller, The Mercy House’s associate director, expressed, “Everyone deserves to feel special, and that’s why we do the Mother’s Day Giveaway every year. It feels great seeing the moms’ faces light up when they get their gift bags.”

The event will span three days, with each location hosting on a different day. Expecting a significant turnout, The Mercy House aims to provide at least one gift bag of costume jewelry to each visiting mother, with most moms receiving a second bag filled with items like cosmetics, body washes, moisturizers, and chocolates.

After the Mother’s Day Giveaway, The Mercy House plans to host its first major giveaway for Father’s Day in June, followed by an Italian Ice party in August and its annual Thanksgiving and Christmas giveaways in November and December.

Founded in 2018, The Mercy House provides nonperishable food, clothing, baby supplies, furniture, and help finding work and housing to anyone in need across its three locations. If you would like to volunteer or make a donation, contact Cheryl A. Riley at cheryl.riley@rcan.org or visit https://rcan.org/mercy-house/.