'Drive Up And Go' Food Distribution In Newark: See Latest Location

NEWARK, NJ — The City of Newark will hold a “drive-up and go” food distribution event for local residents on Wednesday, Sept. 18.

Newark officials have been holding free giveaways of food for in-need residents at rotating locations across the city. The latest event will take place at 10 a.m. at the intersection of Camden Street and 14th Avenue.

According to a city advisory, 1,000 boxes of food will be available at the event. The packages will include fruit, vegetables and chicken.

Cars must enter at Camden Street and South Orange Avenue. Walk-ups are welcome at Camden Street and South Orange Avenue. For more information, call 973-733-3274 or visit newarknj.gov.

Police said the following roads will be closed the day of the event from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.:

• Camden Street between South Orange Avenue and 15th Avenue
• 14th Avenue between Bergen Street and Fairmount Avenue

Drivers are advised to anticipate delays and to plan alternate routes, authorities said.

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