The fundraiser includes a free breakfast along with goodies, raffle tickets and a photo with Santa. 100% of proceeds go to Toys For Tots.

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar locations in New Jersey, including in Union County, announced its annual Breakfast with Santa fundraiser will take place on Saturday, Dec. 9 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.

The fundraiser will support the efforts of the U.S. Marines Corps Toys for Tots program, currently in its 70th year, which distributes new toys to underprivileged children for Christmas.

The event includes a complimentary breakfast along with goodies, raffle tickets for door prizes and the opportunity to take a photo with Santa Claus.

Tickets to Breakfast with Santa can be purchased for $10 each by calling or visiting a local Applebee’s. Advanced reservations are required as seating is limited. Children under the age of 2 are admitted free of charge.

Applebee’s will raise additional funds by selling paper “gift tags” for $1 each, which will be displayed in the restaurants. One hundred percent of the proceeds from the Breakfast with Santa events and “gift tag” purchases will be donated directly to the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots program to be distributed to local families.

Local participating Applebee’s include:

Bridgewater
Clark
Edison
Flemington,
Hillsborough
Linden
Union
Woodbridge