Someone please check my calculations. Bergen county has some 900,000 people living here. Some 9,893 households receive SNAP benefits, or close to 5% of the population, assuming just over 4 people per SNAP household. There is a reduction in effect of benefits of $37/month per family of 4. That means that roughly $350,000 is taken away from the Bergen county economy each month, severely affecting the poorer segment of our population. - Please contribute to your local Food bank! In Fair Lawn, The Fair Lawn Human Services Department assists borough residents who need help getting through hard times. Funded entirely by private donations, our food pantry is utilized on a regular basis by many Fair Lawn families who receive food and personal products and when necessary. Donations of food and personal products for the pantry are accepted year round and can be delivered to Room 112. For large donations, please call (201) 794-5333 before delivery. In the Spring and Summer our food pantry supplies become critically low. Donations of Macaroni & Cheese, Chef Boyardee, Peanut Butter and Jelly, canned tuna, beverages, snacks and personal products are very necessary during this period of time. The Human Services clerk can always give you updated information on what items are most needed. Monetary donations are accepted and checks should be made payable to Fair Lawn Human Services Trust. fairlawn.org/HS
Posted on: Fri, 01 Nov 2013 17:28:21 +0000
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