VolunteerFood Bank Network The Food Bank Network of Somerset Co. Inc.
Marie Scanell - 732-560-1813
www.somersetfoodbank.org
Our Intention is to provide food with dignity and respect for both the persons giving and receiving the food.
Our Purpose is to Provide a means for ending hunger in our community for everyone.
Who Receives Food?
- Single-parent families
- Low income families
- Long term unemployed or underemployed
- Senior citizens with inadequate fixed incomes
Funding and suppliers
Individuals, Schools, Corporations, Organizations, Somerset Co., United Way, National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) Drive (May), Curbing Hunger, Inc. during Recycling (June), Local Churches.Locations
Warehouse:10 AM - 3 PM Mon.-Fri.
Easy St. Bldg. 9-E
Middlebrook Crossroads Industrial Park
PO Box 149
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
Fax: 732 748-0622
Pantries:
Somerville Sat. 10 AM - 12:30 PM
Womens Health and Counceling Center
95 Veteran's Memorial Dr E.
Staffed by several area churches which rotate.
South Bound Brook Sat. 10 AM - 12:30 PM
Out lady of Mercy Church
122 High St., South Bound Brook
North Plainfield last 2 Saturdays of the Month 10 AM - noon
Vermuele Community Center
Greenbrook Rd.
Needed Items
| Food Items | Tuna, Cereal (Hot/Cold), Macaroni & Cheese, Spaghetti Sauce, Canned Meats (Spam, Corned Beef, Stew), Parmalat Milk, Jelly, Peanut Butter, Canned Fruit, Juice, Canned Spaghetti, Soup |
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| Non-Food Items | Toothpaste, Deodorant, Hand Soap, Shampoo, Toilet Paper, Paper Towels, Laundry Detergent, Large Diapers/Wipes |
Other Services
Prescription Drug Program - Provided 292 people with prescriptions from the Somerset Medical Center referrals.Working Wardrobe - Good used clothing to women who are actively job hunting. Open on Wed., helps more than 500 people/year.
Rent Assistance
Floyd Flood Relief - $50,000 appropriated for food, building materials and other assistance after the flood in 1999.
Food for Friends - Hot meals delivered on weekends.