Woodbridge Launches Have-A-Heart Food Drive

WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Woodbridge's annual "Have A Heart" food drive is underway: The 2018 Valentine's Day “Have-A-Heart” food drive challenges Township businesses, schools and residents to donate 214 pounds of food or contribute $214 to assist Woodbridge food pantries.

The 2018 “Have-A-Heart” food drive ends on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, 2018.

“Let’s not forget that there are many less fortunate families throughout Woodbridge Township that need special help each and every day, not just during the holidays,” said Woodbridge Mayor John McCormac. "One of the most important missions I have embraced as Mayor is trying to raise public awareness about the need to continually seek donations to keep the Township’s food pantries stocked throughout the year."

Anyone with a Woodbridge connection is asked to participate, including Township businesses, retail food service outlets, hospitality industry, corporate businesses and offices, schools, students and Woodbridge residents.

The food drive is sponsored by Wegman’s, ShopRite, Northfield Bank, the Colonia Business Community (CBC), and the Corner News Publication. The “Have-A-Heart” food drive is coordinated by Peter Barcellona, Chairman of the “We Feed Woodbridge” Food Bank Committee. All you need to do is give Peter a call at 732-855-0600 x5034 and tell him where and when to pick up a donation – 214 pounds of food or $214 – and volunteers will come directly to your location … it’s that easy!

Or, you can deliver 214 pounds of non-perishable food items to the Woodbridge Township Public Health Center (2 George Frederick Plaza) or the Woodbridge Community Center (600 Main Street) anytime between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday thru Friday.

Financial contributions (payable to “We Feed Woodbridge”) can also be dropped-off at the Health Center or mailed directly to the Woodbridge Department of Health & Human Services, c/o We Feed Woodbridge, 2 George Frederick Plaza, Woodbridge, NJ 07095.

The 2017 “Have-A-Heart” Food Drive Challenge netted $32,300.00 and more than 26,500 pounds of non-perishable foods – let’s see if we can best that challenge this year!

Pictured at top: Mayor John E. McCormac, Peter Barcellona, Chairman, We Feed Woodbridge and members of the Colonia Business Community (CBC) participate in announcing the 2018 “Have-A-Heart” Food Drive and the “Taste of Colonia” – a fundraising event which donates all proceeds to Woodbridge Township food pantries.