Food Bank Of South Jersey Hosts Drive-Up Food Event Saturday

The Food Bank of South Jersey will host a drive-up food collection event Saturday, the organization announced. It will take place between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Food Bank’s headquarters, 1501 John Tipton Boulevard in Pennsauken.

“People can drive up, and donate canned goods and non-perishable items,” the Food Bank said in a statement announcing the event. “This food collection supports our annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive with the National Association of Letter Carriers.”

Last year, the Food Bank distributed more than 22.5 million pounds of food to those in need in 2020, more than 7 million pounds more than the previous year.

This is the equivalent of 18.7 million meals to a population that saw food insecurity increase by 61,000 South Jersey residents since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, according to Feeding America.

In 2019, the Food Bank of South Jersey said it distributed 15 million pounds of food, the equivalent of 13 million meals. Read more here: 5M More Pounds Of Food Distributed In South Jersey Amid Pandemic

Patch has partnered 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 2021, about 42 million Americans may 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.