South Brunswick Expands Food Pantry During Quarantine

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — If you are short of money and need food, South Brunswick Township has expanded its Food Pantry program for the remainder of the coronavirus pandemic.

"As this emergency looks to carry on for some time I have asked the Food Pantry staff to expand the food distribution plan," said South Brunswick Mayor Charlie Carley on Monday. "Effective Tuesday, April 21, residents will be able to pre-register and pick up food twice a week at the South Brunswick municipal building."

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Carley said he hopes the change "allows more people to access the Food Pantry."

Here are the new procedures:

• Food Pantry Drive-Thru Days - Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Register to receive food by emailing jwert@sbtnj.net by 1 p.m. the day prior to pick up.
• After you register you will receive a confirmation number, which you must show on the day of your pick up.
• On your pick-up day you will pull around to the rear of the building and pull up to the drive thru. Upon arriving you will show one of the employees the confirmation number from your phone or you can write it on a piece of paper and hold it up to the window.
• An employee will place the boxes in your trunk after verifying your confirmation number. Food will not be distributed without a confirmation number.
• Please remain in your vehicle and keep your windows rolled up at all times.
• This program is for South Brunswick residents only.

This new procedure will allow us to provide assistance while maintaining social distancing. If you have any questions contact Jeanne Wert at (732) 329-4000, ext. 7674.