Community Food Bank of New Jersey Turkey Drive & First Alert Weather Update

Community Food Bank's Mission

• 💡 The Community Food Bank of New Jersey has been addressing food insecurity for 50 years, serving over a million people in need.
• 🎯 Volunteers from Valley Bank and WSOU are dedicating their time to support the organization's efforts.

Annual Turkey Drive Details

• 🦃 This Saturday, the Community Food Bank is holding its annual Turkey Drive in Livingston, Edgewater, and Danville.
• 🥫 They are requesting frozen turkeys and non-perishable items like canned green beans, cranberry sauce, stuffing, and mac and cheese. Please, no fresh produce or fresh turkeys.
• 💰 Volunteers packing fixing boxes saved approximately $100,000 in labor costs this year, packing around 35,000 holiday boxes.

First Alert Weather Forecast

• 🌡️ Temperatures are currently in the 50s, which is 4-7 degrees warmer than yesterday.
• 🌧️ Light rain is expected overnight and into Saturday morning, requiring rain gear for the drive.
• ⚠️ The primary weather concern for holiday travel is Wednesday, with potential shower activity also on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Supporting the Cause

• 🤝 The Food Bank's new mascot will be unveiled during the Turkey Drive.
• 💻 Donations can also be made online from home.
• ✨ The event emphasizes the theme "Now is the time to unite."