United Way of Ocean County's 2015 Spring Food Drive Underway

The United Way of Ocean County is holding a food drive throughout the month of April. By collecting nonperishable food items, the local organization is looking to replenish its pantries for the residents of Ocean County who are in need.

Since 1969, UWOC has dedicated their efforts to provide leadership, and help Ocean county residents become independent. By working with community leaders and experts to understand the issues in each community, the organization creates a network of programs to address each points, and helps to fund and support them thereafter.

“As the supply from the holiday food drives dwindle, food pantries are seeing empty shelves,” explained Linda Gyimoty, Executive Director of UWOC. “We need to replenish our food pantries and I know that the community will continue to support our neighbors in need.”

All food and monetary donations will go to the following food pantries: Ocean County Hunger Relief, St. Francis Community Center in LBI, and Emergency & Community Services of Catholic Charities in Lakewood.

Donations can be dropped off at the United Way of Ocean County office at 650 Washington Street, Toms River, before May 1. Their office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Additional drop-off locations and a list of suggested nonperishable items can be found on their website here.