Giving Tuesday: Food Banks Urge Financial Support Amidst Record Demand

The Critical Need for Donations

• 🗓️ Giving Tuesday is a day focused on inspiring generosity, with local food banks heavily relying on financial support.
• 📈 Record demand for services means a massive need for donations to restock supplies.

Community Food Bank of New Jersey

• 🥫 The Community Food Bank serves pantries and soup kitchens statewide, distributing enough food for about 90 million meals annually.
• 📉 In the past month, distribution was about 30% over usual levels, partly due to Thanksgiving and the cut-off of SNAP benefits.

KUMAC in Paterson

• 💻 KUMAC is making donations easier through an Amazon wish list, allowing people to directly funnel food to their doors.

Food Brigade in Dumont

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The Food Brigade helps families, like one with eight members and grandchildren, access food without charge.
• 💰 Every dollar and every meal counts, with the hope that those who can help will step up to ensure no family goes hungry.