Free hams for Father's Day offered by Fulfill food bank in Toms River Friday

Jean Mikle, Asbury Park Press
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TOMS RIVER – Free hams for Father's Day will be given out tomorrow  as part of Toms River's weekly food distribution at the Presbyterian Church, 1070 Hooper Ave.

Fulfill, formerly the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean counties, secured 500 boneless, 3-pound hams for those in need, according to former Councilman Terrance Turnbach, one of the organizers of the township's weekly food giveaway.

Some of the hams were given out today and the rest will be distributed at Friday's distribution at the church, along with fresh vegetables, bread, potatoes and food "crisis boxes" from Fulfill.

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The boxes contain enough food to feed a family of four for six days and are provided to Toms River at no cost.

Fulfill, The Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean County held a food pick up drive-thru outside their Toms River Food Pantry to supply those in need with the makings of a July 4th celebration. ``
Fulfill, The Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean County held a food pick up drive-thru outside their Toms River Food Pantry to supply those in need with the makings of a July 4th celebration. ``

No registration is required for the food distribution and no questions are asked. Food distribution starts at about 9 a.m. and runs until late morning or early afternoon, or whenever the supplies run out.

Toms River's "Pop the Trunk" food giveaway started during the pandemic and has been happening for more than two years. Watch the video above to learn more.

Jean Mikle: jmikle@gannettnj.com, @jeanmikle.

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