Berkeley To Distribute Food For Residents In Need

BERKELEY, NJ — Volunteers will distribute emergency "crisis" food kits again Monday for Berkeley residents in need. Each kit provides a family of four with basic groceries to help those struggling during the new-coronavirus outbreak.

Volunteers will distribute kits at two locations: Holiday City at Berkeley Clubhouse parking lot and the Berkeley Recreation Center at 630 Atlantic City Blvd. Pickups will take place 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday.

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

On-site distribution will be accomplished via drive-true. Residents will remain in their vehicle with the windows closed, and volunteers will place kits in the trunk or truck bed.

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Homebound seniors and families without transportation will be able to get kits delivered from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday. Delivery personnel will have no contact, as the kit will be left at the door or porch.

Berkeley partnered last month with Fulfill to provide "crisis" food kits to families in need during the pandemic.

Residents in need of emergency “crisis” food kits, should please contact Debbi W or Mark at Berkeley Recreation, (732) 269-4456 or by email at mdykoff@twp.berkeley.nj.us. When you call or email, provide your name, address and phone number for follow up.

The Ocean County Health Department has reported 415 coronavirus cases and 48 deaths in Berkeley as of Sunday.

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