SCLSNJ Food Donation Drive
Submitted by Tracy Carney
A recent article from “The Wall Street Journal” cited that approximately 1.2 million New Jersey residents cannot afford regular access to food, which is a “33 percent increase prior to the pandemic.” In response to this community need, staff from the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) donated non-perishable food items and school supplies to The Food Bank Network of Somerset County.
“Libraries are all about sharing and I couldn’t be more proud to work with such a fine and generous staff,” said County Library Administrator Brian Auger. “The Library System’s drop-offs have been a reliable and significant source for the food bank for the last decade. Even during these trying times caused by the pandemic, Library staff rose to the occasion and made contributions from their own resources.”
Library System staff donated approximately 1,000 pounds of food, 10 boxes of school supplies, and 100 backpacks to the organization.
“The Food Bank Network of Somerset County regularly services 350 families, but that number has nearly doubled this year due to the impact of the pandemic,” said SCLSNJ Operations Supervisor Edith Lit. “For the 10th year, SCLSNJ staff was able to continue the Library System’s mission to help those in need through their dedication to give back. Because of our staff’s donations, hundreds of families will have school supplies for their children and food on the table.”
The mission of The Food Bank Network of Somerset County is “to distribute food and to provide other basic human needs to those less fortunate in our community in a manner which recognizes and advances self worth and human dignity.” For more information or to donate to The Food Bank Network of Somerset County visit: somersetfoodbank.org.
About Somerset County Library System of New Jersey
Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) partners with you to connect, to explore, to share and to discover. Together we enrich lives, expand knowledge and strengthen communities. SCLSNJ branches can be found in Bridgewater, Bound Brook, Hillsborough, Manville, North Plainfield, Peapack & Gladstone, Rocky Hill at Mary Jacobs Memorial Library, Somerville, Warren Township, and Watchung. Additionally, there are two SCLSNJ reading stations in Branchburg and Washington Valley. Visit SCLSNJ.org.
