While many people in the United States are enjoying turkey dinners, Black Friday deals and one of the most profitable seasons for corporations, inflation and costs continue to soar. Fulfill NJ, the food bank that serves Monmouth and Ocean counties, is providing more than 8,000 Thanksgiving meals to families across the two counties. The New Jersey Gasoline, Convenience Store, and Automotive Association, or NJGCA, contributed $2,700 from its annual Turkey Drive. “This time of year especially we know how important it is to give back to our communities, especially during challenging economic times for so many families that are facing a holiday without a special meal to feed their loved ones,” said Eric Blomgren, chief administrator of NJGCA.

Over the course of 2021, Fulfill NJ provided almost 11 million meals and $676,000 in health care subsidies.  

One-third of New Jerseyans say they will spend less this holiday season compared to last year, according to a recent Stockton University poll. With overall grocery prices up and rent skyrocketing, every donation counts.