Manalapan Police, Wegman's Give $2,000 To Feed Local Families

MANALAPAN, NJ — Thousands of people have lost their jobs due to the coronavirus, and Manalapan police do not want anyone in their area to go hungry. That's why this month the Manalapan police officers' union — PBA Local 229 — donated $1,000 to the local Wegman's to buy food.

Wegman's matched the donation, so the group had $2,000 to buy food for those who need it. All the money was spent assembling food and supply boxes for local families in need, say Manalapan police.

Working together, PBA Local 229 members and employees from the Target and Wegman's at the EpiCentre assembled 20 food boxes (each valued at $100). Target donated toys and other children’s items, which were also put inside the boxes.

The community effort does not stop there: An 11-year-old Manalapan Twp. boy, Charlie Lettice, also gathered donations of paper goods, hand sanitizer, toothpaste and other essential items to be given out as well.

Charlie is in the firth grade at Clark Mills School, and he will be joining Manalapan police to deliver the care packages to local families.

"Manalapan PBA Local 229 would like to thank Wegman's and Target for always assisting our police department and the residents of the Manalapan of Township during difficult times. A special thank you also must go to our Charlie Lettice for his efforts to help our community," said the Manalapan police department in a statement.

Anyone seeking more information can contact PBA President Detective Dominick Donatelli, Jr. at ddonatelli@manalapanpolice.org or phone desk: 732-446-8388, main: 732-446-4300 fax: 732-446-0681