Need Food? Toms River Food Distribution Happens Friday

TOMS RIVER, NJ — The weekly food distribution event at the Presbyterian Church of Toms River to assist families in need is on schedule for Friday, organizers say.

The distribution at the church on on Hooper Avenue will distribute food as usual. That distribution is set to start at 11 a.m. but volunteers are at the site starting about 7 a.m., organizers have said.

The distributions are marking their 36th week of assisting families in need as a result of the coronavirus. Fulfill, the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, supplies the crisis food kits, supplemented by donations from various organizations.

In South Toms River, the distribution was held Wednesday. It will return to Friday next week.

If you need help but cannot get to these distributions, there are other food pantries in Ocean County. Read more: Coronavirus Increases Hunger: Find A Food Bank In Ocean County

Patch has partnered with Feeding America to help raise awareness on behalf of the millions of Americans facing hunger. Feeding America, which supports 200 food banks across the country, estimates that in 2020, more than 54 million Americans will not have enough nutritious food to eat due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. This is a Patch social good project; Feeding America receives 100 percent of donations. Find out how you can donate in your community or find a food pantry near you.

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