Tag: food drive
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South River Food Bank seeks donations
The South River Food Bank continues to seek donations of non-perishable food items to help meet the increased need for assistance. The items most needed at this time include canned fruit, canned meat (stew, chili, SPAM), canned soups, canned pasta, canned vegetables, boxed pasta, pasta side mixes, rice side mixes, skillet dinner mixes, peanut butter,…
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East Brunswick food drive to benefit Aldersgate, MCFOODS
East Brunswick is holding a community food drive from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays to help restock the food banks at Aldersgate United Methodist Church in East Brunswick and MCFOODS (Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services). Put items into the box truck or gift cards into the dropbox at the Recreation &…
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Donations of PPE, disinfectant being accepted at Middlesex County Fire Academy
Middlesex County will be accepting donations of personal protective equipment (PPE) and disinfectant supplies to the Middlesex County Fire Academy. Donations will be accepted from residents, businesses and social organizations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays through April 3 at the Middlesex County Fire Academy, 1001 Fire Academy Dr., Sayreville. Items in need of…
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First Presbyterian Church of South Amboy set up emergency food package pickup
SOUTH AMBOY – The First Presbyterian Church of South Amboy has put together an emergency food package pickup plan. Anyone in need of food must schedule an appointment by leaving the name of a contact person, family size and needs of the household by texting 732-902-1172, leaving a message at 732-588-5830 or emailing [email protected]. The…
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South Brunswick plans food drive for March 20
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – The South Brunswick Office of Emergency Management is coordinating with South Brunswick Social Services to address the needs of township residents during these difficult times. There will be a food drive from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, March 20 at police headquarters, 540 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction, to help fill…
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Thanksgiving food drive has grown to feed more than 700 families
MANALAPAN – For several months each year for the past six years, the Manalapan home of Jamie and Gerald Bruno has been transformed into a mini-supermarket. Six years ago, a friend of Jamie Bruno was planning to assist a few families in need at Thanksgiving. Bruno, who has three children and sits on the board…
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We Care Adult Care holds food drive for Thanksgiving
We Care Adult Care is holding its annual food drive to help Middletown families for Thanksgiving. Bring donations of non-perishable food to We Care Adult Care in the Union Square Mall, 500 Route 35, Middletown, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays, through Nov. 22. For more information, call 732-741-7363.
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Hillsborough Township municipal employees participate in food drive challenge
Hillsborough Township municipal officials aimed to make an impact in the community last month. During the week of July 8, Foodstock, a New Jersey-based nonprofit organization, challenged local municipalities to collect food and other household necessities to restock local food pantries. Foodstock officials said their goal is a grassroots community effort formed to assist with…
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Zwicker food drive benefits South Brunswick Food Bank
Assemblyman Andrew Zwicker (D-Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex and Somerset) held a food drive across the 16th Legislative District to benefit the South Brunswick Food Bank, the Flemington Area Food Pantry and the Food Bank Network of Somerset County. From May 1 to June 28, more than 1,500 pounds of food and personal items were collected. McCaffrey’s…
