Emergency Food Distribution Event To Be Held For Union Co. Residents

UNION COUNTY, NJ — Ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, the Union County Board of County Commissioners is hosting an emergency food distribution event for Union County residents.

The event will take place on Saturday, Nov. 19 at Kean University, located at 1000 Morris Avenue, beginning at 8 a.m. This is a drive-thru event that is open to all Union County residents.

Food will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis and no registration is required. The event will take place rain or shine.

"Union County recognizes that with recent inflation and residual effects of the pandemic, many residents continue to experience food insecurity,” said Commissioner Chair Rebecca Williams. "Tens of thousands of households within Union County have benefitted from our food distribution programs over the past two and a half years."

Residents wishing to pick up food at the drive-up distribution event at Kean University must arrive in a vehicle, according to the County. Walk-ups will not be accommodated.

"The Commissioner Board is holding this food distribution as we recognize that the holiday season is upon us and food distributions are a continuous lifeline for many who are still struggling financially. This helps ease some of the costs associated with the holiday season for our residents," said Commissioner Sergio Granados who also serves as Liaison to the Human Services Advisory Board. "We thank Village Super Market, Gargiulo Produce and all volunteers for their continued collaboration."

All drive-up recipients must remain in their cars, and food boxes will be placed in the trunk or truck bed of the vehicle by volunteers.

Upon arrival, proof of New Jersey residency and indication of how many people reside in their household will have to be provided. Recipients will receive a special holiday food box and produce with all the trimmings. Only one box of food will be provided per recipient.

To learn more about Village Super Market, visit: https://www.myvillagesupermarket.com. To learn more about Gargiulo Produce, visit: http://www.gargiuloproduce.com.