Thousands of pounds of food donated over the weekend are now being boxed up to get ready for families in need this Thanksgiving.
Many of the donations come after an organized turkey drive Saturday at 70 sites across the state. CBS2 News"As you can see here, this is all from that drive. Neighbors really came out in support of neighbors. We are going to now distribute all this food to communities in need," said Karen Leies, with the Community food bank of New Jersey. "The CBS family was incredible. Raising public awareness is one of the most important things we can do," Leies said.
With Thanksgiving just days away, those who donated this year say lending a helping hand, especially to hungry families, is so important.The Community Food Ban of New Jersey says it takes donations all year round, and every little bit helps -- just a few dollars can feed an entire family. To learn more about the organization, including many locations where you can make a donation, volunteer and more,
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