By: Michael Mandarino, Follow South Jersey Managing Editor
BRIDGETON, N.J. — On Friday, the Community Food Bank of South Jersey will hold a food and diaper distribution at the Los Puentes grocery store in Bridgeton.
The event, which will take place from 10 a.m. to noon on May 7 at 147 Irving Ave. #2002 in Bridgeton, will include non-perishable food items, produce, dairy products, baked goods, and diapers being distributed to community members. All who participate in the event must pre-register by emailing MSanchez@cfbnj.org, and those who attend must wear personal protective equipment such as masks and practice social distancing.
If you’re interested in helping out with the food distribution as a volunteer, you can reach out to MSanchez@cfbnj.org and express your interest in volunteering.
Last week, there was a similar food distribution event at the Los Puentes grocery store in Bridgeton. Volunteers distributed food to community members on April 30.
Friday’s food distribution event will be hosted by the Community Food Bank of South Jersey, the state’s Division of Human Services, and Hopeloft, among others.
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