Aug. 22, 2o24 | NJ.Com
(BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ) – Burlington County is stepping up its efforts to combat hunger and food insecurity with the announcement of the first six awards from its new $1 million grant program to assist local food programs. The Burlington County Commissioners announced the grants, totaling more than $290,000, today during a visit to the Virtua Eat Well Food Pharmacy, which is receiving a $75,000 grant.
In addition to Virtua’s program, grants were also awarded to the Burlington Township Food Pantry, Jewish Family and Children’s Services, Food Bank of South Jersey, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, and Oaks Integrated Care to support their food assistance efforts in the county.
