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Belleville Cops Help 'Bag Hunger' By Bagging Groceries At Local Supermarket
BPD officers participated in ShopRite's "Help Bag Hunger Campaign," rolling up their sleeves and getting to work in the checkout line.
BELLEVILLE, NJ — Several officers with the Belleville Police Department recently helped to “bag hunger” by bagging groceries at a local supermarket.
BPD officers participated in ShopRite’s “Help Bag Hunger Campaign” on Tuesday. The community-minded cops took time out of their day to bag groceries in an effort to raise awareness for the cause.
Shoppers were given the choice to make a donation to say “thanks,” which will go to help local food banks in the area.
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Partners In Caring is a year-round, community-based, hunger-fighting initiative that works with more than 50 food industry manufacturers to provide more than $3 million annually to qualified charitable agencies.
“It was a pleasure meeting everyone and it was an honor to be a part of this initiative,” the BPD reported. “Thank you ShopRite and everyone who participated!”
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