100 Holiday Meals Gifted By Walters, Family Promise

BARNEGAT, NJ — The Barnegat-based Walters and Southern Ocean's Family Promise of the Jersey Shore have teamed up this season to give back.

Walters, with Family Promise's help, put together more than 100 baskets with gift cards and non-perishable food items for residents within the firm's affordable housing apartment portfolio.

“Thanksgiving is all about giving back, and we are thrilled that this annual tradition has continued to grow and that we are able to support our residents,” said Jennifer Pampalone, social services coordinator for Walters. “We received a tremendous number of donations and lots assistance from our staff, and with the support of Family Promise have been able to provide bountiful holiday dinners for dozens of households.”

Family Promise is a nonprofit which works with faith and community-based organizations in all of Ocean County to provide temporary shelter, meals and supportive services to struggling families with children under the age of 18.

Walters said that the firm is committed to giving back to its communities through philanthropic efforts, such as providing holiday gifts for lower-income families, offering year-round food/necessity pantries at its properties, and supporting wellness and education initiatives. Additionally, each year, Walters presents scholarships to graduating seniors in the Barnegat Bay area who plan to attend college.

Over the past two decades, Walters has developed affordable housing communities throughout New Jersey. Walters manages every aspect of development from design and construction to property management. The privately held firm says that it is committed to the highest construction standards and environmentally responsible building practices. Since 1984, Walters created three divisions—Walters Homes, Walters Architecture LLC and Walters Apartments.