Berkeley Adds 2 Dates For Emergency Food Kit Distribution

BERKELEY, NJ — Berkeley Township added two dates to distribute emergency food kits for residents struggling during the coronavirus pandemic. Each kit provides a family of four with basic groceries.

They will be distributed Thursday and June 4 at two locations: the Holiday City at Berkeley Clubhouse parking lot and the Berkeley Recreation Center (630 Atlantic City Blvd.).

Pickup will last from 12-1:30 p.m. each day. The Township asked that residents wait until noon before lining up. Volunteers will distribute food kits via drive-thru. Residents are asked to remain in their vehicles with their windows closed, while opening their trunk so volunteers can place kits in the trunk of truck bed.

Delivery is available for homebound seniors and families without transportation. Deliveries will be made from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and June 4.

The pickup sites will practice social distancing and limit personal interaction. Volunteers will receive personal protective equipment.

Residents in need should contact Berkeley Recreation at (732) 269-4456 at mdykoff@twp.berkeley.nj.us. When you call or email, provide your name, address and phone number for follow-up.

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The Township partnered last month with Fulfill, formerly called the Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties.

To volunteer, call Berkeley Recreation. Visit https://fulfillnj.org/donate/ to donate to Fulfill.

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