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Belleville Church Launches Food Pantry For Local Residents

Donations are being accepted; here's a list.

BELLEVILLE, NJ — A church in Belleville has launched a food pantry for local residents in need.

Wesley Methodist Church and Gosen Church at 225 Washington Avenue will open its food pantry from 9 a.m. to noon on the second Saturday of each month. The public is welcome to attend.

Donations of non-perishable food are being accepted. Suggested items include canned goods, pancake mix and syrup, hygiene items, paper towels and toilet paper, instant coffee, oatmeal, bottled juice, individual snacks, boxes of cereal, peanut butter and jelly, and mac & cheese.

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For more information, contact (201) 706-1104 or (551) 399-9931.

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