THE FOOD BRIGADE IN THE NEWS: In connection with the federal shutdown and discontinuation of SNAP benefits, our president, Karen DeMarco, was interviewed by NorthJersey.com / The Record newspaper about the impact upon food pantries in Bergen County:
“'We need to make up the deficit in food supplies through our food rescue operations, where we pick up surplus food from supermarkets and wholesalers,' DeMarco said. 'At the same time, we’re dealing with fewer donations and higher costs. Our needs are threefold: money, food, and volunteers.'
"'For so many of our neighbors, they’re only one paycheck away from food insecurity,' DeMarco said. 'Food insecurity is not limited to the most impoverished. During tough times, any one of us might need assistance.'"
