Warehouse shelves that are typically stocked with food are bare and supplies have gotten so low that, for the first time in its 25 year history, the food bank is developing a rationing mechanism. – CFBNJ
I know when we’re doing well I tend to write checks to all kinds of causes without thinking too much about it, and when things are tight I start thinking a lot harder about who I’m writing those checks out to.
One out of every five New Jersey families does not earn enough to afford the basic necessities housing, food and child care although 85 percent of these households have at least one family member who is working. Only 6 percent of them receive welfare. -Poverty Research Institute, June 2008
This one is a no-brainer. The Food Bank of NJ helps my neighbors. They’re the wholesale distributor that keeps local food pantries stocked. The food pantries that can help a family make it through a tough month or two when they suddenly find their income reduced due to a layoff.
Do you have a friend or neighbor who has lost her job in the last month? Yeah, me too. It’s only going to get worse.
If you live in New Jersey, there are simple ways to help.
* Make a donation by visiting njfoodbank.org.
* Look for the “Check Out Hunger” coupons at your local supermarket and donate $1, $3 or $5 each time you shop.
* Volunteer! Visit the Food Bank of NJ site or call 908-355-FOOD (3663).
I know a lot of you don’t live in NJ, and I encourage you to seek out and help your local food bank or food pantry.
And now, as your reward for helping out, a little Bruce .
(This post is a part of the We Can’t Let This Bank Fail blogger campaign organized by Deb Smith of the Jersey Bites blog. Click through to find the list of over 100 bloggers participating. Thanks, Deb!)
I volunteered once at the Community Food Bank. They do an amazing amount of work with so little. I was really touched by their dedication and the mission that organization has. I will send some $$ to them thanks to you.
We Can’t Let This Bank Fail!
So I’m sitting here wondering what I can say to convince you to help the Community Food Bank of New Jersey.
Warehouse shelves that are typically stocked with food are bare and supplies have gotten so low that, for the first time in its 25 year history, the food bank is developing a rationing mechanism. – CFBNJ
One out of every five New Jersey families does not earn enough to afford the basic necessities housing, food and child care although 85 percent of these households have at least one family member who is working. Only 6 percent of them receive welfare. -Poverty Research Institute, June 2008
This one is a no-brainer. The Food Bank of NJ helps my neighbors. They’re the wholesale distributor that keeps local food pantries stocked. The food pantries that can help a family make it through a tough month or two when they suddenly find their income reduced due to a layoff.
Do you have a friend or neighbor who has lost her job in the last month? Yeah, me too. It’s only going to get worse.
If you live in New Jersey, there are simple ways to help.
* Make a donation by visiting njfoodbank.org.
* Look for the “Check Out Hunger” coupons at your local supermarket and donate $1, $3 or $5 each time you shop.
* Volunteer! Visit the Food Bank of NJ site or call 908-355-FOOD (3663).
I know a lot of you don’t live in NJ, and I encourage you to seek out and help your local food bank or food pantry.
And now, as your reward for helping out, a little Bruce
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(This post is a part of the We Can’t Let This Bank Fail blogger campaign organized by Deb Smith of the Jersey Bites blog. Click through to find the list of over 100 bloggers participating. Thanks, Deb!)