Mansfield Township Cub Scout Pack 222 Delivers Nearly 1,000 lbs. of Donations to Local Food Pantry

Washington, NJ, November 9, 2014 –

Mansfield Township Pack 222 conducted a much needed community service project, a food drive at ShopRite of Washington, to benefit the food pantry of the First Presbyterian Church located in Washington, NJ.

This is the largest local service project of Mansfield Township Pack 222 conducted in partnership with the Boy Scouts of America and a National “Scouting for Food” event held across the country this weekend.

“We are happy to have the boys participate in this scouting for food activity with children feeding children; it is an important need that continues to grow in demand” says Pack Committee Member, Dawn Smith. “What’s really great about this is that our Cub Scouts not only solicit donations, they get a chance to visit a pantry in their community to help our boys understand that they may be helping a neighbor or a friend who might otherwise go hungry”.

The Pack successfully gathered a significant amount of non-perishable food to help supply the Community Food Pantry of Washington. This service project was launched at the Washington ShopRite located on Route 31 on Saturday, November 8th with donations delivered on Sunday, November 9th.

“We are excited to participate in this national effort to continue the tradition of supporting local food pantries where Pack 222 has collected nearly 1,000 lbs. of food and non-food items this year” says Michelle Barrett, Cub Master. “We are so pleased with the generosity of the patrons of the supermarket; we cannot thank everyone enough for their support”.

The Cub Scouts also accepted monetary donations totaling $228 that will be donated to NOREWSCAP Food Bank located in Phillipsburg NJ and a $25 ShopRite gift card that will be provided to the Community Food Pantry.

Further information

If you would like to make a donation on behalf of the Cub Scouts, please visit the website for a list of items and address of the Community Food Pantry.

The Cub Scout Pack 222 will continue their service projects by encouraging Warren County residents to shop locally from Warren County vendors for holiday shopping needs, cash for gold, and holiday wreaths. The Holiday Bazaar will take place on November 22nd from 10 am to 2 pm.

About
Pack 222 is chartered by the Mansfield Fire Co No 1, 324 Main Street, Port Murray (Mansfield Township), Warren County, NJ. Visit the website for Cub Scout Pack 222, Mansfield Township, NJ.

COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY of WASHINGTON

Site: 40 East Church Street, Washington, NJ 07882 
Phone: 908-689-2547


Website: www.washington.presbychurch.net
 Hours: Monday-Friday: 9am-11am
 Contact: Leslie Schott


This site provides a food pantry serving 460+ people; each family is limited to one visit per month. The pantry depends on donations from local churches, organizations, and individuals and the USDA distribution program.


Food Needs: non-perishables especially soups, tuna and vegetables


Volunteer Needs: Contact site.


Special Needs: monetary donations for food purchases especially frozen and fresh meats, household items and other.

NORWESCAP FOOD BANK

Site: 201 North Broad Street, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865 Phone: 908-454-4322

Website: http://www.norwescap.org/index.phpHours: Monday-Thursday: 8am-4pm, Friday & Saturday: 9am-12pm

Food Bank Facts:

Each $1.00 donated to the NORWESCAP Food Bank provides 14 pounds of food that will be distributed throughout the communities we serve.