Moorestown 1st Baptist Church Food Pantry Fights Food Insecurity

MOORESTOWN, NJ — The Food Pantry of the First Baptist Church of Moorestown helps families who are experiencing food insecurity, which has become a major issue amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The food pantry provides both non-perishable food and produce, along with hygiene items, for adults, children and babies. All donations of these types are greatly appreciated, church leaders said.

Anyone experiencing food insecurity is welcome to come to the pantry, which is located in the church at 19 West Main Street between Passariello's restaurant and Carl's Shoes.

The food pantry is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and Tuesday evenings from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The food pantry will be open from 10 a.m. to noon on Dec. 24 and 31.

How To Support The Patch Holiday Food Drive

Patch has teamed with Feeding America to help raise awareness on behalf of the millions of Americans facing hunger. Feeding America, which supports 200 food banks across the country, estimates that in 2020, more than 50 million Americans will not have enough nutritious food to eat due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. This is a Patch social good project; Feeding America receives 100 percent of donations. Find out how you can donate in your community or find a food pantry near you.