Seasonal & Holidays

See Morris Co. Food Banks Offering Aid Around Easter Sunday

A recent study said 1 in 4 people think Easter is not going to be affordable this year.

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — With Easter Sunday just around the corner, families across Morris County have the opportunity to receive food assistance from a variety of food banks.

Whether it's brunch or dinner, or chocolate rabbits or jelly beans, the Easter Bunny can sometimes rack up a bill.

According to a recent Wallet Hub study, roughly one in four people expect Easter to be unaffordable this year, and nearly one in three Americans don’t feel confident about their finances heading into spring.

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Thankfully, Morris County has several options for families who are worried about food security this season. Here are a few options below (Be sure to call ahead for availability):

  • Nourish, 347 South Salem Street, Dover — 862-397-0030
  • Nourish, 36 Sussex Avenue, Morristown — 973-267-0709
  • Interfaith Food Pantry, 2 Executive Drive (Central Park section of Parsippany), Morris Plains — 973-538-8049 ext. 12
  • Interfaith Food Pantry, 190 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown — 973-538-8049
  • Chester Mendham Food Pantry, 100 North Road, Chester —862-419-3373
  • Long Valley Presbyterian Church Food Pantry, 39 Bartley Road, Long Valley — 908-300-6773
  • Market Street Mission, 9 Market St., Morristown — 973-538-0431 (Call to learn details on Easter Sunday dinner)
  • St. Peter’s Food Pantry, 179 Baldwin Rd., Parsippany — 973-334-2090

Click here to see a full list of food banks and pantries in Morris County.

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