JCP&L Donates $5K to Local Food Pantry

During tough economic times, those that are down on their luck often times find it hard to get food on the table. That's where the Interfaith Food Pantry comes in.

The Interfaith Food Pantry is a non-denominational non-profit organization that provides food and groceries to Morris County families in need. Recently, Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) helped support the pantry with a $5,000 donation.

Last year, the pantry fell on hard times because a 13 percent increase from May through July in demand for food staples had nearly stripped the pantry of supplies. But local companies are stepping up to help out. 

JCP&L employees held bake sales and luncheons, collected food items and donated cash during the recently completed 2013 "Harvest for Hunger" campaign. 

As part of the total raised, nearly $5,000 and 1,000 pounds of food were donated to the Interfaith Food Pantry. Interfaith Food Pantry Executive Director Rosemary Gilmartin accepted the donation from JCP&L Area Manager Mike Obremski recently.

Those looking to donate should call the pantry at 973-538-8049.