Food Pantries

The Foodbank of South Jersey in connection with Feeding America (formerly Second Harvest) is the recipient of quantities of surplus food from super markets and other sources for distribution to Churches and shelters.  This food needs to be sorted into appropriate quantities and containers.

Collecting food and other household-type donations every Sunday morning has been a regular yearlong activity since the fall of 1991 at UUCCH.  The donations are divided equally and are delivered weekly - half to the Cherry Hill Food Pantry and Outreach Council in this area and half to New Visions on Stevens Street in Camden. 40% of Cherry Hill Food Pantry clients are from Camden, 40% from the Cherry Hill area, and the rest from a variety of local towns.

Any non-perishable food is acceptable but it must be new and in unopened cans or boxes.  Canned vegetables, peanut butter, jelly, pasta and pasta sauce, cereal and canned meats are typical donations.  Non-food items such as soap, dish washing and clothes washing detergents, paper towels, toilet paper, towels, wash cloths and socks are always "premium" items. 

New Visions is a rehabilitation center, homeless center and soup kitchen.  It aids persons looking for work in preparing themselves in cleanliness, good clothing and demeanor when going for job interviews.  

New Visions can also use large items such as working television sets, sewing machines and dishwashers. These are collected by their truck by special arrangement.  From time to time, a notice appears in the newsletter indicating special food needs and reminding readers that this is an ongoing activity.

For more information or to become involved contact Sue Camlin.