VolunteerFood Bank Network The Food Bank Network of Somerset Co. Inc.
Marie Scanell - 732-560-1813
Official Food Bank Network Web page:
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,
Churches
Corporations,
Organizations,
Somerset Co., United Way,
Natl. Assn. of Letter Carriers (NALC) Drive (May),
Curbing Hunger, Inc. during Recycling (June).
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 - 12:00 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 - 12:00 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 | Canned and dried portions of: Soup, Fruit, Vegetables, Tuna, Cereal (Hot/Cold), Macaroni & Cheese, Spaghetti, Spaghetti and tomato sauce Meat (Spam, Corned Beef, Stew), Parmalat Milk, Jelly, Peanut Butter, Juice. |
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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.
Emergency Fund - Financial Assistance in conjunction with other Social Service Agencies. Emergency relief (e.g. Hurricane Floyd)
Food for Friends - Hot meals delivered on weekends.
Back to School -School supplies for children of low income families.
Personal Products - Basic hygiene items for our county Work First program for women leaving the welfare program and starting employment.