South Brunswick Food Drive Friday For Those In Need

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — Many people, such as yoga and fitness instructors, cleaning staff and restaurant workers, are not getting paid during the coronavirus pandemic.

That's why South Brunswick is holding a food drive to help neighbors who are struggling at this time. Residents are asked to drop off food this Friday, March 20 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at South Brunswick police headquarters, 540 Ridge Road in Monmouth Junction. Food will be given to those who need it, and also to seniors or the disabled who either cannot get to food stores or are understandably nervous about venturing outside.

This food drive is being held in conjunction with the South Brunswick Social Services Food Pantry and the South Brunswick Office of Emergency Management.

If you are in dire need of food contact Jeanne Wert at (732) 329-4000 Ext. 7674 or email jwert@sbtnj.net.

Donations of food can be dropped off at police headquarters this Friday, March 20 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Gift cards to Stop & Shop and Shop Rite would be greatly appreciated so Food Pantry volunteers can purchase items we do not have in stock.

A list of items needed:

• Soups- canned or dried
• Beans- Canned or dry
• Pasta
• Pasta sauce
• Canned vegetables
• Canned meats - tuna, chicken, SPAM
• Canned pasta
• Cereal/Oatmeal
• Peanut Butter
• Jelly
• Shelf stable milk
• Rice
• Canned tomatoes
• Boxed or canned potatoes
• Macaroni and cheese

Monetary donation can be made to the link by clicking the link -https://register.capturepoint.com/reg/donation_detail.cfm?s=IuxMAfrQx8s=&organization_id=154&product_id=9222&season_id=12474&source=donation

All food stores in the Township are open with adequate supplies, report South Brunswick police.

Special 60+ hours at South Brunswick Stop & Shop:

Starting Thursday, all Stop & Shop grocery stores will offer special grocery store hours for those ages 60 and older, from 6:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. daily. This will be in effect for all Stop & Shop stores nationwide. The South Brunswick store is located at 24 Summerfield Boulevard, Dayton; phone 732-329-0398.

Shop Rite and Target are open and have supplies:

Delivery service https://shoprite.com4151 RT 1 N, Monmouth Jct. NJ 08852 732-438-5222

Target:

4196 RT 1 N, Monmouth Jct. NJ 08852 732-329-5220