Drop Off Book Donations at AAA South Jersey to Benefit BookSmiles
Since 2017, BookSmiles has distributed over 2.8 million books to children and homes in need. \n
Feb 7, 2025 | Community, Member News
VOORHEES, N.J. (February 7, 2025) – AAA South Jersey is proud to partner with BookSmiles, a Pennsauken-based nonprofit, for a book drive in February. Members of the public are welcome to drop off new and used books at any of AAA South Jersey’s three locations now through Wednesday, March 12.
Collection boxes will be located at the front of each of AAA South Jersey’s locations:
- 700 Laurel Oak Road, Voorhees, NJ 08043
- 380 Egg Harbor Road, Sewell, NJ 08080
- 2132 North 2nd Street, Millville, NJ 08332
BookSmiles accepts new and gently used books for children and adults, including dictionaries, encyclopedias and magazine collections. Since 2017, BookSmiles has distributed over 2.8 million books to children and homes in need.
Following the book drive, a team of AAA South Jersey employees will volunteer at the BookSmiles Book Bank to sort the donated items.
About AAA
Started in 1902 by automotive enthusiasts who wanted to chart a path for better roads in America and advocate for safe mobility, AAA has transformed into one of North America’s largest membership organizations. Today, AAA provides roadside assistance, travel, discounts, financial and insurance services to enhance the life journey of over 63 million members across North America, including 56 million in the United States. To learn more about all AAA has to offer or to become a member, visit AAA.com.
About BookSmiles
Since its inception, BookSmiles has promoted literacy and the joy of reading by giving more than 1,500,000 books to Philadelphia and New Jersey children who need them most. By diverting used children's books from going to landfills or pulpers, we provide millions of books with new life. Starting in infancy, children living in book deserts can build robust libraries of their own, inviting academic success!