The Food Project: Nourishing Our Neighbors, Project Self-Sufficiency’s food pantry and distribution program, recently received a grant from Macy’s for emergency food distribution related to the COVID-19 crisis.

The food pantry at Project Self-Sufficiency, located in Newton, offers free food and limited personal care products to residents from both Sussex and Warren Counties.

“The need for nutritious food by the vulnerable members of our community has increased exponentially during this public health crisis and we are exceptionally grateful to be the recipient of a grant from Macy’s,” said Deborah Berry-Toon, Executive Director at Project Self-Sufficiency.  “Thanks to outstanding community support, The Food Project: Nourishing Our Neighbors at Project Self-Sufficiency is open and ready to serve anyone in need.”

The pantry, at 127 Mill Street, is open to the public Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.  

Project Self-Sufficiency is welcoming monetary donations to purchase food, as well as the donation of non-perishable items such as canned goods, fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables, frozen meals, coffee, tuna, pastas and sauces, peanut butter and jelly, toothpaste, hair and skin care products, laundry detergents, diapers and baby wipes, toilet tissue, facial tissue, and feminine hygiene products.

The agency is also seeking volunteer gardeners for the upcoming growing season. Volunteers would work on-site alongside seasoned horticultural professionals on weekday mornings. Volunteers must be at least 17 years of age, but no experience is required. Contact Project Self-Sufficiency for more information, 973-940-3500, or visit projectselfsufficiency.org.