'Feed The Front' Line And Help Morris County Businesses

PARSIPPANY, NJ - Chris Mazzarella, an employee in the supermarket industry, has started a fund to afford provisioners for first responders while bolstering local businesses.

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"In true emergency situations our first responders and essential personnel work tirelessly to keep us all safe and allow us to enjoy our daily lives," Mazzarella said. "During these times they need as much support as possible as they are working long hours and spending time away from their families to ensure our lives continue as normal as possible."

Keeping that in mind, as well as the local businesses facing forced closure, Mazzarella has started a fund to be used to feed the front line and also sustain our small businesses.

"With the support of Freeholder Tom Mastrangelo and many other willing volunteers we will use the donations to purchase meals for our first responders from local businesses throughout Parsippany and Morris County," Mazzarella said.

As an employee of the supermarket industry, Mazzarella said he knows first hand what it's like to be a part of the front line and the panic and uncertainty. Local businesses interested in participating in this can email Stanziale01@gmail.com.

Those interested in donating can visit the fundraiser webpage. GoFundMe is a Patch promotional partner.

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