Somerset Hills YMCA Amasses 2,500 Pounds of Food to Support Local Little Free Pantry
Basking Ridge, New Jersey, February 19th, 2024 – Kicking off the new year, Somerset Hills YMCA, a branch of Greater Somerset County YMCA held a canned soup collection ahead of this year’s big game. The collected canned goods and non-perishable items were distributed to various local food banks, including Somerville YMCA’s Little Free Pantry.
Food insecurity remains a pressing issue in every county in the United St
ates. The New Jersey State Health Assessment, records 5.7% equivalent to 18,880 households of Somerset residents are experiencing food insecurity.
Eddie Norgard, Branch Associate Executive Director at Somerset Hills YMCA, shared, “In the spirit of our mission to foster community strength, we are immensely grateful to have gathered 2,500 pounds of food to address food insecurity among our neighbors in Somerset County.”
Greater Somerset County YMCA operates the only 24/7 food pantries available in Somerset County.
For further insights into the Y’s food security efforts and Little Free Pantry donations, please visit https://www.gscymca.org/our-community/free-little-pantries/.
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About Greater Somerset County YMCA
Greater Somerset County YMCA is a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose, and each other. The Y empowers everyone—no matter who they are or where they’re from—by ensuring access to resources, relationships and opportunities for all to learn, grow and thrive. For information about Greater Somerset County YMCA and financial assistance, visit us at www.gscymca.org/.
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