2 COVID-19 Emergency Food Distributions Headed To Union County

UNION COUNTY, NJ — Two food distribution events to help Union County residents affected by COVID-19 will be held in January.

Here are the events:

• Tuesday, Jan. 26 - 10 a.m., Gerald B. Green Plaza, 200 W. 2nd Street, Plainfield, Walk-up only

• Saturday, Jan. 30 - 8:30 a.m., Warinanco Park (Skating Rink), Roselle, Drive- up and Walk-up.

The event is open to all Union County residents and food will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no registration required.

The food distribution is being coordinated by the County of Union with support from Village Supermarket and Gargiulo Produce.

"Residents continue to face unprecedented levels of unemployment, housing issues and food insecurity and we are working hard to help everyone put food on their table," said Commissioner Sergio Granados who also serves as Liaison to the Human Services Advisory Council.

"Food distributions have become a lifeline for our residents during the COVID-19 pandemic," said County Commissioner Chairman Alexander Mirabella. "We are proud to be able to continue providing this valuable resource in 2021 to our residents."

When residents arrive at the events they will need proof of New Jersey residency and indicate how many people live in their household.

Residents will get an emergency box of produce, dairy and shelf-stable food, with enough to sustain a family for several days.

This event will run in compliance with state COVID-19 orders, regarding social distancing and other protocols. All drive-up recipients must remain in their cars with windows rolled up at all times, otherwise masks are required.

For questions and more information, residents may call the UCDHS Director’s Action Line at 888-845-3434 or 908-558-2288.

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