Emergency food distribution events scheduled in Essex County
Updated Dec 13, 2020;
Two special Emergency Food Distribution Events to help families negatively impacted by the coronavirus, Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. and the Essex County Board of Chosen Freeholders have announced.
On Thursday, Dec. 17, individuals will receive a case of water with their emergency food box. On Tuesday, Dec. 22, individuals will receive a special holiday food box and a frozen turkey. The events are meant to benefit families who have been forced out of work and are not able to afford food. The events will be held rain or shine.