1,400 'Farmers To Families' Food Boxes For Morris County Families

MORRISTOWN, NJ — The Church of God In Christ For All Saints is distributing 1,400 food boxes to the local community deeply impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Food boxes will be distributed this month on Thursday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Morristown.

“Even during these difficult times, the spirit of giving is important to our church. Morristown is a diverse community of over 18,000 residents, consisting of approximately 30 percent Hispanic and 10 percent Black population that has seen a sharp increase in unemployment and displacement due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Those who need help with food, we will try to meet the need in this effort”, said Rev. Robert C. Rogers, who serves as Pastor of the Church of God In Christ for All Saints.

Those in need are strongly encouraged to reserve their box pick-up time slot through Eventbrite (max. 4 per household): www.COGICFASCares.eventbrite.com. Walk-ins will be served after all reserved boxes have been distributed. Spanish-speaking residents can call (973) 936-8891 for assistance with registering. Masks must be worn and social distancing will be implemented.

“Donations from the Farmers to Families program allows us to further enlarge our reach into the communities we serve, said Penny Lopez, Coordinator. “Many of our at-need residents rely heavily upon the generosity of programs that provide vital resources where they can begin to rebuild and recover their lives”.

Farmers to Families distributes goods to non-profit, faith-based and community organizations as part of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. Under this Act, the USDA purchases and distributes up to $4 billion in fresh produce, dairy, vegetables and meats from American producers.

The Church of God and Christ for All Saints and the Farmers to Families program both share an aligned mission to help those within the community that have been marginalized and underserved.

To volunteer for their food distribution, sign-up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D48A5AC2CA3FFC34-cogicfas.

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