Fulfill Needs Volunteers To Deliver Meals In Forked River

LACEY, NJ — Fulfill is seeking volunteer drivers to deliver meals to Forked River residents in need. The nonprofit organization recently partnered with local hospitals to bring meals to cancer patients, new mothers and hospital staff who have been laid off or furloughed during the pandemic.

“It’s a brand new project we’re doing. We’re helping feed people who are down and out right now because of Covid,” said Alexa Palmieri, a Community Engagement Specialist at Fulfill.

Palmieri said Fulfill aims to organize a staff of volunteer drivers who can commit to delivering meals to Forked River residents on a consistent day each week. Palmieri said the delivery route includes three houses in the Forked River area, as of Dec. 2.

Meals are available for pick-up from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Fulfill's facility in Neptune located at 3300 Route 66. Fulfill plans to make meals available for pick-up at their Toms River location soon.

On arrival to the Neptune facility, volunteer drivers will receive a case of meals with a list of names, addresses and the number of meals to be distributed at each house. Palmieri said residents will know what time the meals are scheduled to arrive, so they can be left on doorsteps for contactless delivery.

To apply as a volunteer driver, send your name, cell phone number, town of residence, days and times available and type of car to Alexa Palmieri at apalmieri@fulfillnj.org.

Palmieri said Fulfill is also in need of non-perishable food donations. Donations can be brought to Fulfill's Neptune facility at 3300 Route 66 or their Toms River facility at 1769 Hooper Avenue.

This story is part of Patch's Headlining Hope series, which profiles local nonprofits and charitable organizations in need of volunteers and resources. If you know of a local organization or initiative that should be profiled, contact kimberee.bongard@patch.com.