First Responders Help 'Bag Hunger' At ShopRite Event In Wyckoff

WYCKOFF, NJ — Raising awareness about hunger in the local community, Wyckoff police and firefighters bagged groceries at the ShopRite in the township in the hope that customers would donate to help fight hunger.

For a special “Bag Hunger” event Wednesday, officers and fire department personnel “lended their skills” to help store employees bag groceries, as the first responders asked customers to donate to help stock local food pantry shelves, Police Chief David Murphy said.

“(Wyckoff police) supported this event by using our voice and actions to help ensure no-one goes hungry,” Murphy said. “We are committed to joining in the mission to end hunger.”

In a Facebook post, the Wyckoff Fire Department said, “It was a great day of support for a good cause and for a store that always supports us.”

ShopRite of Wyckoff thanked the police and fire departments for joining ShopRite Partners in Caring associates for the event.

"We really appreciate their support and are grateful for the generosity of our customers who donated funds to help our neighbors in need," the store said on Facebook.