This year, instead of looking forward to decorating for the holidays, many families are facing immense financial crises. The holidays usually bring on large numbers of food and housing insecurity, but with COVID-19’s impact, this year will be even worse. And up to 155% more people are anticipated to need The Salvation Army’s Rescue Christmas programs this year. The Salvation Army works in small and large communities alike to help families get through into a new year. You can donate to these holiday programs at Princeton Self Storage’s office on Airpark Road in Princeton NJ.

The Salvation Army’s Holiday Programs in Princeton NJ

A large portion of The Salvation Army’s funding for its holiday assistance services would normally be brought in by its Red Kettle Campaign. The campaign is in its 130th year, but there will be fewer red kettles out this holiday season to collect donations. Trying to lessen the spread of COVID-19 means fewer opportunities to fund programs like bill pay and grocery assistance.

The Salvation Army also serves holiday meals and packs food boxes to distribute. And its Angel Tree program allows anonymous donors to give presents to kids whose parents are not able to buy presents this year. Please help us make sure The Salvation Army can continue to help our community members who need it most.

Princeton Self Storage

Our Princeton Self Storage facility is located on Airport Road right next to the Princeton Airport. We want to make storing as easy as possible for you. Our experts are on-site to walk you through the whole processing from finding the right size and amenities to finding you supplies to make sure your belongings stay in top shape. We offer drive-up and temperature-controlled storage units that will fit your needs as well as your budget. You can rent or reserve storage with Princeton Self Storage online today!

Are you getting ready to pack up your belongings for storage or for a move? Let Princeton Self Storage make your life a little easier with these box packing tips. Then when most of your items are packed up, check out our drive-up and temperature-controlled storage units to find safe storage for your boxes until you need them again! We also sell storage supplies on-site at our Princeton NJ facility in case you ever need more. Rent with us today!

1. Wrap Up Breakable Objects

Especially if you are storing a bunch of glass or ceramic items in the same box, you need to spend the time to wrap your fragile items when packing. You can wrap them in bubble wrap, paper, towels, or whatever you have access to at the time. Once each item is wrapped, pack them into a box with enough padding that they are not able to move around. This will keep all the items secure and reduce their risk of damage. 

2. Gather Storage Supplies

You already know you are going to need a ton of boxes and bins. Start stocking up as soon as you know you will have to pack up items. If you do not have enough boxes, come to Princeton Self Storage. In addition to excellent service, we provide all the packing supplies you need: boxes, bubble wrap, box knives, furniture covers, and more. We are donating a percentage of our October storage supply sales to Susan G. Komen in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Help us help others!

Princeton Self Storage: Storage Supplies Sales for a Cause in Princeton NJ

When you store with Princeton Self Storage, you are getting more than excellent customer service and secure storage. We have resources to help make your packing and storing process easier and storage supplies in our Princeton NJ office, so you never have to feel unprepared. You can rent a storage unit or parking space online and move in right away or reserve storage for a future date. Find your next storage solution at Princeton Self Storage!

This year we are doing a holiday project in Princeton NJ and are asking our tenants to participate. We love helping the community and hope that with our tenants’ help we can successfully pass along holiday cheer to other community members.

We have partnered with Mercer Street Friends this year. Mercer Street Friends leads the community response to hunger in Mercer County, providing food and linking prevention programs to children, adults and seniors who face hunger and food insecurity on a daily basis. They also work with fragile at-risk families, guiding and leading them toward a healthier, safer life and brighter future. They help children, youth and adults overcome achievement gaps and barriers to school success and employment. We are doing a food drive with Mercer Street Friends. Check out the flyer below to see how you can help!

We love being part of this community and we hope that others will share in helping us give back to it this holiday season. Since we live and work in Princeton NJ, we want to make sure our impact on this community is a positive one. Stop by or call the office to see how you can help give back with us this holiday season!