Raritan NJ
2-27-2023 7:20pm

FoodStock Food Challenge 2023

The Borough of Somerville is participating in a friendly competition with 13+ towns in Somerset County to see which municipality can collect the most non-perishable food and household items by Friday, May 5. The goal is to help replenish local food pantries. The winning municipality will be determined by weighing all the donations.

Suggested Donations

All food donations must be non-perishable.

  • Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce, Other Thanksgiving Items
  • Canned fruit (light syrup or natural juice preferred)
  • Canned soups, vegetables & beans (low sodium preferred)
  • Tuna fish (prefer packed in water)
  • Cereals (less than 12g of sugar per serving preferred)
  • Coffee, tea and sips
  • Baked beans and other canned vegetables
  • Any kind of pasta, rice, macaroni and cheese
  • Mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard and vegetable cooking oil
  • Napkins, toilet paper, paper towels and food storage bags
  • Peanut butter and jelly
  • Salt, pepper, garlic powder, lemon pepper, basil, oregano, etc
  • Small individual portions of apple sauce, pudding, snacks and juices

Drop-off Locations

Please look for the bins at the following locations:

  • Borough Hall: 25 West End Avenue
  • Police Department: 24 South Bridge Street
  • Somerville Library: 35 West End Avenue

Designated Recipients

Donations will be delivered to the food pantries at:

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