South Brunswick Awards $70K In Grants To Food Pantry, Housing Support

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — On Wednesday, Council voted to grant a total of $70,000 to four entities including the food pantry and programming for adults with disabilities.

The vote was based on the recommendation made by the Housing and Community Development Block Grant Advisory Committee.

The $70,000 in funds was awarded by New Jersey, and the Township must decide which organizations should receive portions of the award.

Grants were awarded to Pioneer Recreation for programs helping adults with disabilities ($23,100), South Brunswick Department of Social Services Food Pantry ($30,094), Citizens for Independent Living for housing & support services ($20,000), and the South Brunswick Public Library for the purchase of large print books ($3,000).

"There are community needs that are addressed through this grant. These programs make a difference in peoples’ lives, and it is worth noting that South Brunswick continues to gain out these funding for local programs,” Mayor Charlie Carley said.

Recipients must utilize these funds in accordance with the rules of the Housing and Community Block Grant program.

During the meeting, a presentation was made on the recommendations from the advisory committee.

Councilwoman Archana “Ann” Grover said the Township seeks to improve the community though the grants.

“Not only do we stretch our dollars this way as we seek to improve our community and to make our residents’ lives better, but we also help reduce the burden on local taxpayers who gain the benefits of these improvements,” Grover said.

“Thanks go out to both the State for awarding us these funds, as well as to the Housing and Community Block Grant Advisory Committee for their work in helping to decide how best to apply this year’s funding.”

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