Food Bank In East Brunswick Leads Charge During Hunger Action Month

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – Middlesex County’s REPLENISH is leading the fight against food insecurity during Hunger Action Month.

Located in East Brunswick, the food bank has a robust lineup of events dedicated to raising awareness and mobilizing resources to support food insecure residents.

This year’s observance carries special significance as REPLENISH marks its 30th anniversary - a milestone that underscores three decades of commitment to the residents of Middlesex County.

Since its inception, REPLENISH has offered essential resources to countless families.

To honor this achievement, REPLENISH has launched its 30 for 30 Challenge, a quarterly initiative that continues through October.

The 30 for 30 Challenge invites groups to donate at least 30 items from REPLENISH’s list of high-demand foods and necessities throughout 2024.

“Hunger Action Month is an opportunity to rally our community around a cause that touches many of our neighbors,” Commissioner Director Ronald G. Rios said. “These events are about more than awareness — they’re about taking real steps to ensure that no one in Middlesex County goes hungry. Our community’s collective efforts make a tangible difference, putting food on the tables of those who need it most.”

Here’s a list of events for this month:

• Sunday, Sept. 15, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: REPLENISH is hosting their Donate While You Shop Food Drive to increase food donations from the community| Join REPLENISH at the ShopRite located at 600 Schulmeister Road, Old Bridge and the Stop & Shop located at 1600 Perrineville Road, Monroe Township to donate high need items. The event is open to the public. Volunteers are wanted. To register to volunteer, click here.
• Monday, Sept. 23, 10 a.m.: REPLENISH teams up with Share Your Foodways for a live cooking demonstration at REPLENISH. Free and open to the public. Registration is required. Click here to register.
• Wednesday, Sept. 25, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.: The Senior Health and Fitness Walk is promoting health and wellness to County residents with REPLENISH hosting a food drive at the event at Roosevelt Park, Edison. Click here for more information, and to register.
• Thursday, Sept. 26, 6 p.m.: Feeding Middlesex County, in partnership with REPLENISH, is hosting the Hunger Heroes Cocktail Reception at the Pines Manor, honoring this year’s distinguished Hunger Heroes in Middlesex County. Click here for more information about the event.

For those unable to attend a food collection event, donations of food and basic supplies can be dropped off at the REPLENISH facility in East Brunswick during operating hours. Perishable items like meat, dairy, or fresh produce are welcome.

Call 732-729-0880 for further details.

Monetary donations are also accepted, with checks payable to Feeding Middlesex County, mailed to PO Box 781, Edison, NJ 08818, or via their website feedingmiddlesexcounty.org.

For those in need of food assistance, REPLENISH’s Healthy Food Map is available at middlesexcountynj.gov/healthyfoodsmap.

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