Mobile Food Pantry To Make Weekly Stops At Lawrence Twp. Library

LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ — Residents of Lawrence Township and surrounding areas who are facing food insecurity will now have easier access to food.

Arm In Arm's mobile food pantry will be at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch on Monday afternoons in August from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Arm In Arm has been active in Mercer County for four decades providing essential resources like food and financial support.

Healthy food such as fresh produce, eggs and milk, frozen proteins, quality baked goods, and shelf stable canned and boxed items as well as personal care products like shampoo, soap, and diapers are made available to families in need.

The organization serves 4,000-5,000 families annually and works with 200-400 at-risk families to prevent or end homelessness.

Arm In Arm relies on volunteers to get food into the hands of those who need it most. Residents who want to get involved can contact Shariq Marshall at 609-508 7851, shariqm@arminarm.org.

The Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System is located at 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, NJ.

For more information about the library’s programs call 609-883-8292, e-mail lawprogs@mcl.org or visit www.mcl.org.