Somerset County Food Pantries are currently reporting a major increase in demand of food insecure families within Somerset County. New families requiring food assistance during the month of October 2023 are as high as 400 new families seeking food assistance within a 3-day period. There is also a steady increase in demand for school-aged children requiring food assistance over the weekends, when school is out of session.

DONATE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

Support our local food banks this holiday season. Please keep the greatest demand items for the holiday season in mind:

• Turkeys – no larger than 10 lbs
• Chicken Roasters
• Frozen Lasagna
• Canned Protein
• Rice
• Canned Tuna
• Olive Oil
• Pet Food
• Cash donations are also welcome!!!

• Food Bank Network of Somerset County
• Franklin Food Bank 
• Feeding Hands Food Pantry
• My Neighbors Ministries Food Pantry, Zarephath Church