Social Ministry Fall Food Drive

Over 1.2 million people in New Jersey struggle to put food on table and 45% of those do not qualify for any government assistance. Food pantries report that nearly half of their clients are people who sought help because after paying the rent or mortgage and utility bills there was no money left for groceries. Many of these households have children. Research shows that children who don’t have enough to eat are likely to miss more school days due to illness. They are less likely to graduate from high school, which will have a negative impact on their economic future. During the months of September and October Zion will be collecting non-perishable food items for the Flemington Food Pantry and Open Cupboard Food Pantry in Clinton. Some items that are needed: Canned Pastas (Beef Ravioli, etc.) Black Beans Canned Fruits and Vegetables Soups – Vegetable and Beef Canned Meats and Tuna Fish Peanut Butter Jelly Pastas/Canned Sauce 100% Fruit Juices Flavored Oatmeal Cereal Some non-food items that are needed: Bar soap Laundry Detergent Liquid hand soap Coffee Please leave donations in the narthex or the lobby of the CEB. Thank You!