Essex County College Students, Coach Lend Hand At Food Giveaway

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The Essex County College track and field team recently provided a welcome boost at a food distribution event in Branch Brook Park.

Accompanied by coach Lionel Leach, the student-athletes chipped in during Essex County’s food distribution event on Nov. 24 at the park. The program was geared toward families who have been forced out of work due to the coronavirus pandemic and needed food support.

“I believe it’s important for our student-athletes to support the community … it was a pleasure for the students to be part of the event” Leach said.

ECC student-athletes who participated in the event included Elaine Robinson, Yanique White, David Oliveira, Carl Drakes and Trey Williams.

“I’m very proud of our student-athletes along with Coach Leach for their involvement in this important event which benefited many Essex County residents,” ECC Interim President Augustine Boakye said.

Patch has teamed with Feeding America to help raise awareness on behalf of the millions of Americans facing hunger. Feeding America, which supports 200 food banks across the country, estimates that in 2020, more than 50 million Americans will not have enough nutritious food to eat due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. This is a Patch social good project; Feeding America receives 100 percent of donations. Find out how you can donate in your community or find a food pantry near you.

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