Woodbridge Launches Have-A-Heart Food Drive This Week

WOODBRIDGE, NJ — On Wednesday, Mayor John McCormac will announce the official kick-off of the town's 2023 "Have-A-Heart" food drive.

This is where all Woodbridge residents, small businesses and corporations based in town, food service companies, community service organizations, churches and schools are asked to help donate 214 pounds of non-perishable food or contribute $214 to Township food pantries

The ‘Have-A-Heart’ food drive challenge ends on Valentine’s Day, Tuesday, Feb. 14.

Some partners in the Food Drive this year are Paul Sansone Corporate Foundation, Columbia Bank, Northfield Bank, Wegman’s of Woodbridge, Woodbridge Metro Chamber of Commerce, Corner News Publication and representatives of Woodbridge Township churches, food pantries and community organizations.

Most-needed non-perishable items this year:

Peanut butter, jelly, pancake syrup, pancake mix, crackers

Cereal, coffee, juice, pasta, pasta sauce, can fruit, rice

Canned pasta, tuna, instant potatoes, cookies, canned meat

Powder milk, macaroni & cheese, paper products

Shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, body soap

Personal hygiene products, laundry detergent

McCormac will announce the food drive begins Wednesday from the first floor roller skating rink at the Woodbridge Community Center (600 Main Street).