Weekly Food Distributions Continue In Toms River

TOMS RIVER, NJ — As they have for 22 weeks, volunteers will gather at South Toms River Elementary School and at the Toms River Presbyterian Church on Friday to help distributed free food to those in need as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

The South Toms River Elementary School distribution, at the school on Dover Road, starts at 9:30 a.m., and the Toms River Presbyterian Church, 1070 Hooper Ave., the distrbution starts at 11 a.m.

The distribution at South Toms River Elementary School will include emergency food kits and student lunches for next week.

No identification or registration is necessary. All you have to do is drive up and pop your trunk, and a volunteer will place the food in your vehicle.

The food is provided by Fulfill, along with donations from Silver Bay Bagels, and from M.V. Silveri & Sons, which has provided fresh produce.

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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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