Drive-Up Food Distribution Held In New Jersey To Help Families In Need
UNION, N.J. (CBSNewYork) -- More local families are facing food insecurity because of the pandemic.
Hundreds of cars lined up to receive free food in Union on Thursday morning.
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The Community Food Bank of New Jersey and Stop and Shop held a drive-up food distribution at Kean University.
They handed out five tons of fresh local produce and emergency non-perishable items to families in need.
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Feeding America says there's a 56% increase in food insecurity throughout New Jersey as a result of the pandemic.
