Rep. Gottheimer Spends MLK Day Helping Fair Lawn Food Pantry

FAIR LAWN, NJ — Martin Luter King, Jr. Day was Monday, but in Fair Lawn, community groups will honor his legacy of service throughout the week.

Rep. Josh Gottheimer joined the Fair Lawn Community Relations Advisory Committee's MLK Week of Service effort Monday by donating cleaning supplies to the Fair Lawn Food Pantry.

During the week, community groups will focus their giving and assistance efforts on the food pantry, according to the community relations committee.

"Many of our seniors rely on the food pantry as a safe place to get their groceries during this pandemic. Due to store purchase limits, it has been difficult for the Food Pantry to procure enough cleaning supplies/paper goods for our community," committee officials wrote on social media.

For Gottheimer, the day was about honoring King, but also about giving aid to a Fair Lawn staple.

"Today, we honor the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with acts of service and charity to support our local communities," the congressman said. "Dr. King had a lifelong dedication to fighting for equality, for justice, and for opportunity for all. Here in Fair Lawn this week, we’re helping the Fair Lawn Food Pantry with cleaning supplies they need to continue supporting residents and seniors during this difficult time."

Honored to take part in Fair Lawn's #MLK Week of Service and help those in need at the Fair Lawn Food Pantry. The pandemic has increased food insecurity across the Fifth District and we must do everything we can to help our community. Thank you to everyone who volunteered! pic.twitter.com/NDWpWJ965a
— Rep Josh Gottheimer (@RepJoshG) January 18, 2021