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Union County to Hold Additional COVID-19 Emergency Food Distributions in May

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Union County, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners reminds residents of the emergency food distribution events for Union County residents May to aid those affected by COVID-19.

These will include:

Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.

  • Immaculate Conception Church in Elizabeth
  • Walk-up only
  • Coordinated by the County of Union with support from Village Super Market and Gargiulo Produce

Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.

  • Warinanco Park in Roselle
  • Walk-up only
  • Coordinated by the County of Union with support from Village Super Market and Gargiulo Produce

Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 8:00 a.m.

  • Union County Vocational Technical School in Scotch Plains
  • Drive-up
  • Coordinated by the County of Union with support from Village Super Market and Gargiulo Produce

Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.

  • Gerald B. Green Plaza in Plainfield
  • Walk-up only
  • Coordinated by the County of Union with support from Village Super Market and Gargiulo Produce

The food distributions are open to all Union County residents. Food will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis and no registration is required. The events will take place rain or shine.

“Food distributions have become a lifeline for our residents during the COVID-19 pandemic and we are proud to continue to provide this valuable resource to our residents,” said Commissioner Chairman Alexander Mirabella.

“During this time as residents continue to deal with unemployment, housing issues and food insecurity, we are working hard to help everyone put food on their tables,” said Commissioner Sergio Granados who also serves as Liaison to the Human Services Advisory Board. “We thank Village Super Market and Gargiulo Produce for their continued partnership.”

Residents picking up food at the walk-up events in Elizabeth, Roselle and Plainfield must wear masks at all times and maintain social distance. Walk-up recipients should bring a cart or be able to carry several food bags at the walk-up area.

Residents wishing to pick up food at the drive-up distribution events at Union County Vocational Technical School must arrive in a vehicle. Walk-ups will not be accommodated in Scotch Plains.

All drive-up recipients must remain in their cars with windows rolled up at all times, otherwise masks are required. Food boxes will be placed in the trunk or truck bed of the vehicle by volunteers.

Upon arrival, proof of New Jersey residency and indication of how many people reside in their household will have to be provided. Recipients will receive an emergency box of produce, dairy, and shelf stable food, with enough to sustain a family for several days. Please note that only one box of food will be provided per recipient at each event.

This event will run in compliance with state COVID-19 orders regarding social distancing and other protocols.

For questions and more information, residents may call the UCDHS Director’s Action Line at 888-845-3434 or 908-558-2288.

To learn more about Village Super Market, visit: https://www.myvillagesupermarket.com.

To learn more about Gargiulo Produce, visit: http://www.gargiuloproduce.com.

For more information and updates on all Union County services during the COVID-19 outbreak, including the Drive-Through Test Center at Kean University, the Mobile Test Unit walk-up sites, vaccination information, emergency food distribution and other support services, visit ucnj.org/covid19. General information about COVID-19 is available through the New Jersey Department of Health at nj.gov/health.

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