NJ Food Bank Gets $2 Million

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie was on hand in Pennsauken today to announce that the Food Bank of South Jersey will receive $2 million in funding to secure continued access to food and nutritious meals for those in need in South Jersey. The funds, approved by the Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) today, were previously committed to be used for the purchase of food products for the communities served by the Food Bank of South Jersey. 

“At a time when food banks, food pantries and soup kitchens are experiencing an overwhelming increase in demand, it was imperative to secure this $2 million in funding for the Food Bank of South Jersey,” says Christie. “For those New Jerseyans who can afford to help, donating to your local food bank or food pantry can go far to help meet the food security needs of our communities.”

Over its 25-year span, the Food Bank of South Jersey has provided more than 100 million pounds of food, or 76 million meals, to thousands of families, seniors, individuals, and children in need.