East Brunswick Eagle Scout Recognized For His Work Promoting Food Bank

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – An Eagle Scout from East Brunswick was recognized for his work with helping the local food pantry.

Middlesex County Commissioner Charles Kenny and REPLENISH Director Jennifer Apostol presented East Brunswick resident and Eagle Scout Cole Philipczak with a formal resolution recognizing his Eagle Scout Service Project for the food bank.

Working with REPLENISH, Philipczak planned, fundraised, shopped for, and led a team to construct three 3-foot x 3-foot shadowbox displays and curated material to fill the boxes initially.

The shadowboxes will showcase the work of REPLENISH and provide information about its history and impact.

REPLENISH can change the material on display to reflect current events or happenings, and over the long term, it will be used to create attention and awareness for visitors.

This year, REPLENISH commemorates 30 years of serving county residents with the “REPLENISH 30 for 30 Challenge,” a quarterly food drive designed to increase awareness of food insecurity.

The challenge asks groups to donate 30 items from their list of high-demand foods once per quarter.

For more information, visit middlesexcountynj.gov/REPLENISH.

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