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- EIN 22-2405550
- (732) 560-1813
- Po Box 149 Bound Brook NJ 08805-0149 USA
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Food, Food Banks & Pantries
Mission: The organization operates weekly food pantries in somerville, bound brook and north plainfield. The organization meets emergency food needs on a daily basis for people referred by social service agencies and responds to family needs during natural emergencies, such as the 2012 flooding and wind damage caused by hurricane sandy. In addition, the organization distributes usda government surplus food when available, purchases special dietary foods for people with health problems who are without funds and delivers weekend meals to shut-in senior citizens. Those who receive food include single-parent families, low income families, long-term unemployed or underemployed persons, senior citizens with inadequate fixed incomes, and people with a genuine need that fall between the cracks of existing public programs. The organization operates additional programs to assist needy persons, including the purchase of prescription drugs; providing eye exams and eyeglasses; assisting needy families with
Programs: See schedule o for details of the food bank network of somerset county, inc. 's program service accomplishments.