Last week, Livingston Philanthropies Inc. (LPI) founder and director Jeff Friedman reported that the Livingston-based charity has moved into purchasing cases of fresh produce to provide for families living below the poverty line.
Based on the success of this emerging initiative, Friedman announced this week that LPI will continue to purchase groceries for Newark Emergency Services For Families (NESF) for the agency’s monthly “Free Grocery Give-away.” The next give-away event will be heldThursday, April 15.
“The number of profoundly poor and those living out on the hard streets has increased exponentially during the pandemic,” said Friedman. “Moms and dads are losing their jobs at record rates, yet still need to provide for hungry kids. That’s why food pantry lines stretch along streets and around corners in our neighboring communities and across the nation.”
Friedman has issued a request for help “from Livingston neighbors who may have access to fresh produce or any other grocery items in bulk. Please send me an email at njhomeless@aol.com, or visit LPI’s website at njhomeless.org.”
Livingston residents, he added, “can empower LPI volunteers to handle the produce/grocery shopping directly. Tax-deductible contributions may be mailed to LPI, P.O. Box 247, Livingston, NJ 07039, or made instantly at paypal.me/lpinj.”
In the meantime, Friedman has expressed thanks to the donors “who have continued to support our efforts and initiatives during the past ten seasons. You are recognized and appreciated!”
Photo: Homeless advocate and Livingston Philanthropies, Inc. (LPI) founder and director Jeff Friedman announced this week that LPI will now provide a van-full of fresh produce each month for distribution partner Newark Emergency Services For Families (NESF), which holds a monthly “Free Grocery Give-away.” This month’s event will take place on April 15.
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