This Christmas, more families could use an “angel” to ensure there will be holiday gifts for the children. Caring people in the community can brighten the holidays through the Angel Tree project of the Barnegat-Waretown Chamber of Commerce and the Barnegat Food Pantry, which commenced after Thanksgiving.

Participants include Marchioni’s Pizza and Pasta, Delights Coffee and Bake Shop, Sweet Jenny’s, East Bay Italian Grille, Lefty’s Tavern and the Heritage Point clubhouse.