Food Drive In Bloomfield Continues This Week; Donations Needed

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Want to help battle hunger in the Bloomfield area? A town-sponsored food drive will continue until Wednesday – and organizers are still seeking donations.

According to a news release, the food drive is taking place at Jack's Super Foodtown of Bloomfield, 296 Glenwood Avenue. It will run through Jan. 15.

Shoppers are being asked to consider making a purchase of non-perishable food items and/or personal hygiene items and donating them as they leave.

Some items being requested are:

• Canned fruit and juice
• Cereal, oatmeal and pancake mix
• Peanut butter, canned meats, canned beans and stews
• Canned vegetables, pasta, macaroni & cheese and potato mixes
• Lunch items such as canned soups or canned pasta items
• Toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, deodorant and lotion.

Email BloomfieldMLKday@gmail.com for more information.

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