Middletown Family Honored at Holiday Express Fundraiser

A Middletown family is to be honored at Holiday Express' beach fundraiser this year.

The Holiday Express Fourth Annual Sunset Benefit Clambake, sponsored by Shore Point Distributing Company and Holly Crest Wine, will be held Sunday, Sept. 18 from 5 to 9 p.m. at McLoone’s Pier House, Long Branch, on the beach.

The cost is $225 per guest and includes an open bar and a lavish buffet including lobster, filet and raw bar.    

Entertainment will be provided by the Holiday Express Band. Attire is casual so attendees can ditch the tuxedos, ball gowns, and heels for shorts, sundresses and sandals.

This year, the clambake will honor the Annarella family of Middletown, who are genuinely committed to the community. Their support of the Holiday Express mission, “bringing the gift of human kindness to those in need” has been remarkable, and they exemplify the meaning of compassion and sensitivity for the people Holiday Express serves, according to a statement released by the organization.

All proceeds will support the mission of Holiday Express.

Holiday Express is a non-profit organization, comprised of approximately 100 volunteer musicians and vocalists and more than 1,600 volunteer workers, who deliver music, food, gifts, financial support and friendship to those with the greatest need for the gift of human kindness during the holiday season and throughout the year.