Emergency Food Giveaway Event In Irvington: Coronavirus Relief

IRVINGTON, NJ — An emergency food distribution event will take place on Thursday, May 27 at Orange Park on Clinton Avenue in Irvington, part of a series of giveaway events hosted by Essex County.

The park is adjacent to Irvington High School at 1253 Clinton Avenue.

According to a news release from the county, the event is intended to help families impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. The 500 boxes of food that will be distributed are meant to benefit families who have been forced out of work and are not able to afford food.

Here’s how it will work, officials said:

“Residents who want to take advantage of this free giveaway should approach the park by turning onto Orange Place from Orange Avenue. Only right turns onto Orange Place from Orange Avenue will be permitted. Residents waiting to enter the site should line up along Orange Avenue. Residents walking to the site should come to the corner of Drakes Lane and Clinton Avenue. Residents walking to the site must wear a face mask/covering and follow social distancing guidelines. It is recommended that residents walking to the site bring a cart; the boxes weigh about 40 pounds. Residents who are driving or walking are asked to not arrive to the site until 8 a.m. This is being done to allow for normal traffic flow through the area and prevent any traffic back-ups from being created. The emergency food boxes contain enough food to provide about 40 meals. They consist of a variety of non-perishable food such as oatmeal, rice, fruit, peanut butter, jelly, shelf stable milk and canned vegetables, chili, soup and ravioli. Items may vary based upon their availability. Only one emergency food box will be placed into a vehicle's trunk or given to each resident who walks to the site. Buses will not be allowed to enter.”

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.

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