Open Door director says families appreciate donations

On behalf of the board of trustees, volunteers and clients of Freehold Area Open Door, I would like to thank the community for their generous outpouring of donations for Thanksgiving.

On Nov. 23, 50 students joined many of our regular volunteers to pack 500 dinners which fed over 1,500 individuals. These were distributed during the three days prior to Thanksgiving.

Community members donated enough turkeys and trimmings to feed our families and also provide 50 meals to other organizations.

Thanks to the many contributions from schools, Scouts, churches, synagogues, businesses and individuals, our freezers are full and our shelves well-stocked in addition to providing the holiday meals.

We are sincerely grateful to all who contributed their time, money and food to our pantry. I assure you that all who received the meals were appreciative of your generosity.
Jeanne Yaecker
Director
Freehold Area Open Door
Freehold Borough