Dental and orthodontic offices across the state are participating in a candy buyback program encouraging kids to sell or donate their Halloween candy. These offices then send the candy to a variety of charitable organizations, give out prizes or even pay the kids in cash to fork over the sweets. Here’s where you can sell back your candy this year. Call ahead for more details.
Atlantic Pediatric Dentistry, Little Silver
November 1-15
You’ll get one raffle ticket for every pound of candy you donate. Every three raffle tickets guarantees a win.
Bright Smiles 4 Kids, Hackettstown
During office hours on November 3, 4 and 7
You’ll receive $1 per pound, max $5 per person. First-place prize is a Playstation Portal remote player; second place prize is a $50 Amazon gift card and third place prize is a $25 Starbucks gift card. The winner will be announced on November 10.
Carter Smile, Madison
8 am to 5 pm November 3-6
You can exchange unopened candy for cash, at $1 per pound, up to 10 pounds per family.
Central Jersey Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, East Brunswick
8:30 am to 4:30 pm November 4 (closed from 1-2 pm for lunch)
10 am to 5:30 pm November 5 (closed from 1:30-2:30 pm for lunch)
8:30 am to 4:30 pm November 6 (closed from 1-2 pm for lunch)
8:30 am to 4:30 pm November 7 (closed from 1-2 pm for lunch)
The office will buy back candy at $1 per pound, at a max of $5 per child.
Gallery of Smiles / Gallery of Little Smiles, Florham Park
9 am to 2 pm November 1
9 am to 4:30 pm November 4
9 am to 4:30 pm November 5
You’ll get $1 per pound of unopened candy that you drop off; limit 5 pounds per person. All candy will be donated to charity.
Kidz World Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, Cedar Knolls
During office hours on November 1, 3 and 4
You’ll receive $1 per pound, max $5 per person. First-place prize is a Playstation Portal remote player; second place prize is a $50 Amazon gift card and third place prize is a $25 Starbucks gift card. The winner will be announced on November 5.
Newton-Sparta Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, Newton
During office hours on November 1, 3 and 4
You’ll receive $1 per pound, max $5 per person. First-place prize is a Playstation Portal remote player; second place prize is a $50 Amazon gift card and third place prize is a $25 Starbucks gift card. The winner will be announced on November 5.
Ocean Pediatric Dental Associates, Cream Ridge, Manahawkin, Toms River
9 am to 5 pm November 3 and 4
Bring unopened candy and you’ll get $1 per pound, a maximum of $5 per child.
Pediatric Dental Associates of Randolph, Randolph
Through November 14
Candy will be donated to first responders, assisted living facilities, kids at Morristown Medical Center, Navy sailors serving on ships overseas, and to other places. Last year, the group collected 1,000 pounds. Note: This is not a buy-back program.
Singh and Smile Pediatric Dentistry, New Providence
9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday
The candy will be donated to local shelters in the area.
Sycamore Smiles Pediatric Dentistry, Tinton Falls
8 am to 12 pm November 1
8:15 am to 5 pm November 2-15 (Monday to Friday only)
Drop off your unwanted and unopened candy for the Treats for Troops program. Kids who donate their candy will get one raffle ticket per pound (up to 5 pounds) and be entered to win a first-place prize of a $75 gift card, a second-place prize of a $50 gift card, and a third-place prize of a $25 gift card. Winners will be announced on November 18.
Westfield Pediatric Dental Group, Westfield
Weekdays Noember 3-7
Trick-or-treat and bring your dentist something sweet! The annual Halloween candy contest awards the kid who brings in the most candy – whether or not they are a patient – a Target gift card. Everyone who donates will get a dental goody bag with a special treat inside.
Woodcliff Family Dental, Woodcliff Lake
9 am to 2 pm November 2
12-6 pm November 4
9 am to 5 pm November 5
10 am to 6 pm November 6
8 am to 3 pm November 7
Bring your candy and you’ll be paid $1 per pound, up to 5 pounds per child or family. Donations will be shipped to Operation Gratitude for Troops and first responders overseas, as well as veterans.
You can also donate candy to any of these organizations:
ParkLife in Berkeley Heights will be collecting candy in the lobby at RT200 and RT300 to donate to kids staying at Overlook & Morristown Pediatric Center, now through November 5.
Operation Gratitude: Thousands of pounds of Halloween candy are received every year. Email candy@operationgratitude.com to find out how you can support this mission.
Ronald McDonald House: Because hospitalized children cannot go trick-or-treating, Ronald McDonald House, which offers rooms and other services to family members, will accept candy for the kids.
Soldiers’ Angels: Treats for Troops collects Halloween candy from local businesses, which then gets sent to deployed service members and veterans. Check out which businesses in your community are participating this year.
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