Toms River Families In Need Can Get Meals Over Spring Break

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Toms River schools families who are in need of food will be able to pick up meals over spring break, thanks to a partnership between Fulfill, the Ocean County YMCA and local restaurants.

The Toms River Regional School District shared information about the meals on its website. Families need to sign up for the meals, which they can pick up at the Ocean County YMCA on West Whitty Road.

"All meals will be prepared by local restaurants on a daily basis," the notice about the meals said. Families are asked to complete the survey so there is an accurate number of meals for each day.

"You do not need to provide us with any contact information if you are an individual family," the notice said.

From April 5-8, meals can be picked up at the YMCA from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

In addition, there will be a special Easter Meal pick-up at the YMCA from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 3. The Easter meal is being provided by Chef Lou's Army, a nonprofit created in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic to help feed those in need in the community. Chef Lou operates Blend on Main in Manasquan.

Those who lack transportation to pick up meals can request delivery and must provide contact information. Delivery will be subject to the availability of volunteer drivers.

The form to sign up is here.

Find out how you can help support efforts to feed those in need below.

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.

NOTE: This article has been updated to correct the dates of the meal pick-ups. Patch regrets the error.

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