Christie Administration continues Season of Service

NEWTON — The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development continued Governor Chris Christie’s sixth annual “Season of Service” initiative today, as Acting Commissioner Aaron R. Fichtner, Ph.D., helped package weekend bags for families in Sussex County at the Sussex County Food Pantry.
“This time of year, we are reminded of the importance of giving back to those less fortunate than us,” Ficthner said.. “I’m proud to join the Sussex County Food Pantry in helping just a few of the 1200 families who benefit from this great resource each month.”
The Sussex County Food Pantry provides donated food to county residents and weekend meals for children involved in the free and reduced lunch programs at local schools. The food pantry accepts donations of nonperishable food items and personal items as well as monetary donations.
This is the sixth year of the Season of Service celebration in which Christie Administration officials volunteer their time and highlight service opportunities around the state serving New Jerseyans in need. This year’s service activities are focused on assisting the Garden State’s most vulnerable, including those impacted by addiction, veterans and the homeless.