Wayne Interfaith Network Needs Food Pantry Donations

WAYNE, NJ — The Wayne Interfaith Network is asking the community for donations to help restock its food pantry.

The network's food pantry shelves are getting emptier following the difficult winter months.

The following items are needed the most: Non-perishable food, paper goods, toiletries, and cleaning products. They may be dropped off at the following locations:

• The Wayne Public Library, or Preakness branch during library hours
• The Wayne Municipal Building at 475 Valley Road in the lobby when the building is open
• The Wayne YMCA, where the pantry is located, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday. Use the Jewish Family Services entrance.

Residents who need help from the food pantry are asked to call the Wayne Township Department of Social Services at 973-694-1800, ext. 3281.

Groups and organizations planning to collect food and other donations should contact the pantry at 973-595-1900. Anyone wishing to make a monetary donation may mail a check or money order to the Wayne Interfaith Network, P.O. Box 3341, Wayne, New Jersey 07474-3341.

Email: daniel.hubbard@patch.com