LAKEWOOD – With the need for food at an all-time high, Harrogate retirement community has become the latest to supply a local food bank.
Fulfill, formerly known as the Foodbank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, has been on the front line serving meals to families in need. The demand for food has increased substantially with the shutdown of businesses.
Residents and staff of Harrogate retirement community in Lakewood decided to raise funds for Fulfill to help them do this very important work.
The group set a goal of $500, but actually wound up raising $2,500. The leadership of Harrogate had pledged to match all donations, which meant that the group raised a total of $5,000.
“This represents 15,000 meals served to the community,” officials at Harrogate said. “Thank you to everyone who contributed and helped us to support our community and reciprocate the kindness we have received.”
How To Help
Those who are interested in helping feed their neighbors can visit fulfillnj.org/donate/
Food banks buy food at a discount, therefore a $50 donation can $150 meals.
