The MECF makes every effort to reach those in our community who are in financial need. To receive our gifts...

FAMILIES should register for the Free & Reduced Lunch program or be registered in a NJ Direct Certification program (like SNAP or Medicaid). We also offer our gifts to families in the Madison YMCA scholarship program at the 70%+ level, or who have young children in the PreSchool Advantage program.

SENIORS (age 62 or older) should be living in the Madison Housing Authority-owned Rexford Tucker Apartments or in MHA-approved Section 8 housing. Personalized gifts are also offered to residents of the Pine Acre Nursing Home.