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Check Out Hunger in NJ

Help check out
hunger this holiday season with donations to a Food Drive being sponsored by the Union
County Public Libraries. From November 25 - December 16, your local public
library will be accepting donations of non-perishable food items to benefit the
New Jersey Community Food Bank and other local food pantries. Collection bins will
be conveniently located at the public libraries and library staff will then
route 100% of the donations to designated food banks.



            During these tough economic times,
many people in New Jersey
have been left behind; low income families; struggling single parents; the
elderly on a fixed income; the unemployed. One year later many people are still
suffering the effects of super storm Sandy. The New Jersey Community Food Bank assists
by supplying food to over 1,500 non-profit charities in 19 counties, including
soup kitchens, food pantries, shelters, local food banks, after school programs
and senior centers.



            To make this holiday season hunger free,
simply visit your local library with a donation of non-perishable items. Groceries
most urgently needed are canned meat and fish; canned soups and stews; peanut
butter (in plastic jars); boxed pasta and rice; powdered milk; infant formula;
canned vegetables and fruits.

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