Bridgewater Woman's Club Donates 345 Pounds Of Food To Pantry

BRIDGEWATER, NJ — The Bridgewater Woman’s Club (BWC) is a proud member of the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs and the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC). As such, BWC members participated in the GFWC Day of Service.

This is a day when members come together in service across the globe to identify an area of need in their individual communities and to take an action to address this need.

In response to this initiative, and because September is Hunger Action Month in New Jersey, the Bridgewater Woman’s Club chose to hold its second annual food drive on Sept. 10.

In New Jersey, one in nine people face hunger, with one in eight children facing hunger. Currently, charitable programs are unable to fully support those facing food insecurity. Feeding America estimates that there are 24,500 food insecure people in Somerset County.

Local food pantries have seen a significant increase in demand for food assistance.

BWC Club members collected and donated 345 pounds ($930) of food to the Raritan Food Pantry, a non-profit community food bank and a member of Community Food Bank Network of NJ.

This pantry serves about 80 to 100 families per month with non-perishable foods, perishable foods and fresh produce.

The number of families served continues to grow with no sign of slowing anytime soon.

The Club is a non-profit service organization that supports local, state, national and international charities. They welcome new members and seek ideas, talents, enthusiasm, and the time you have to offer. If interested, visit bridgewaterwomansclub.org, Facebook page or contact Kathy at 908-725-1593.

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