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Hackensack Mobilizes Emergency Food Drive as 2,877 Households Face SNAP Benefit Lapse
Summary
Council members announced an emergency food-drive and donation dropboxes (City Hall, rec center, fire stations, Mount Olive and New Hope Baptist Churches) after officials said 2,877 Hackensack households will lose SNAP benefits on Saturday; the effort will route donated items to local food pantries and coordinate with schools.
Council members announced a citywide emergency food-drive after being told 2,877 Hackensack households would lose SNAP benefits on Saturday.
A councilmember said the county requested municipal help to prevent local food pantries from running out when an expected influx of need arrives. City staff, local churches and community volunteers organized fast-turnaround collection points: donation dropboxes will be located at City Hall’s lobby, the recreation center and the city’s fire stations; Mount Olive Baptist Church and New Hope Baptist Church also agreed to accept donations. Schools will encourage students and families to bring canned goods, diapers and other essentials to increase supplies.
The council described the plan as a short-term emergency response while officials and community groups consider a longer-term coordination strategy. The mayor and council urged residents with capacity to donate nonperishable food and essentials; donations will be collected and distributed by local food pantries and participating community organizations.
Council and staff requested residents check city communications (newsletter and social media) for dropbox hours and distribution details.
