Jackson Township Council President Mordechai Burnstein would like to remind residents that he and newly elected Councilman Christopher Pollak will jointly host a community food drive at Town Hall this Sunday.
The food drive comes in response to the recent interruption of SNAP benefits caused by the federal government shutdown. Despite payments now being reinstated, many Jackson families are still struggling to catch up.
According to Fulfill, the statewide food bank that recently visited Jackson, an estimated 3,800 Township families rely on SNAP assistance.
Residents are encouraged to participate by donating canned goods and other non-perishable food items only.
The donations will be delivered to the Jackson Food Pantry for distribution to residents in need.
If you have questions regarding the food drive, please contact Council President Burnstein at mburnstein@jacksontwpnj.net.
The food drive will be held on Sunday, November 16th, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Jackson Township Municipal Building, 95 Don Connor Boulevard.
Volunteers are invited and appreciated. All you have to do is show up and pitch in.
Please bring unopened, shelf-stable items, including:
• Canned Proteins: Tuna, chicken, sardines, and beans
• Nut Butters: Peanut butter and other nut spreads, jelly
• Canned Meals: Stews, chili, ravioli, spaghetti with meatballs
• Canned Fruits & Vegetables: Preferably in water or natural juices
• Grains: Pasta, rice, instant potatoes
• Breakfast Items: Cereal, oatmeal, pancake mix
• Soups: various canned soups
• Shelf-Stable Dairy: Powdered or boxed milk
• Cooking Essentials: Oils, salt, pepper, spices