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Thirtieth Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Kicks Off In Pennsauken
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
The Food Bank of South Jersey was host to this year’s kickoff of the 30th annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. Representatives from FBSJ, the United States Postal Service, and the National Association of Letter Carriers were on hand to drum up support for this special event, held each year on the second Saturday in May.
“Thirty years ago, the National Association of Letter Carriers started a food drive to ‘Stamp Out Hunger’ and feed those in need; 1.8 billion pounds of food later, the drive is still going strong and is now the largest, one-day food drive in the country, helping food banks like ours across the nation and to feed those facing food insecurity,” said Lavinia Awosanya, chief development officer for FBSJ. “For us here at the Food Bank of South Jersey, this drive has been incredible. It helps us to get through the hard summer months.”
“In our region, one out of seven adults are food insecure. One in five children face hunger every single day. That is unacceptable,” added Fred C. Wasiak, FBSJ president and CEO. “Hunger is real, And that is why this food drive is so crucial.”
“COVID has wrecked havoc on food banks,” said Brian Thompson, business agent for the National Association of Letter Carriers. “I’m actually excited, just like all the other carriers and branch managers, to help the food banks get back in stock.”
This year’s Stamp Out Hunger drive will take place on Saturday, May 14. Residents can participate by setting a bag of non-perishable food items next to their mailboxes or on their porches for their local letter carrier to pick up and deliver to a local hunger-relief organization, like Pennsauken’s Food Bank of South Jersey. In 2019, the last time Stamp Out Hunger was held in person, more than 184,000 pounds of food was collected for FBSJ to distribute to residents in Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, and Salem counties.
“The impact of food donations is immediately seen by us, when families come and receive food on a weekly basis,” said Pastor Georgia Dennis of Love Reach Ministries International in Camden, the Food Bank of South Jersey’s largest partner agency, serving over 10,000 people a month. “The obvious look of despair on their faces when they come in begins to diminish and eventually disappears, when they see that they access to food, right where they are.”
Suggested non-perishable food items include canned soup, canned vegetables, canned meats and fish, pasta, rice and cereal. Those with questions about the drive in their area should ask their letter carrier, contact their local post office, or go to nalc.org/food-drive, facebook.com/StampOutHunger or twitter.com/StampOutHunger.
Sherman Avenue Roadway Improvements Begin May 16
On Monday, May 16, Camden County is beginning roadway improvements along Sherman Ave.
Running along Sherman from River Rd. to the railroad crossing, the scope of the project includes asphalt roadway milling and paving; installation of new stormwater inlets and piping to improve drainage; improvements to handicap ramps; traffic striping, signs, and raised pavement markers; and installation of concrete curbing, as well as the replacement of in-kind driveway aprons, as needed.
Facebook Live Event With Pennsauken’s Mayor, Deputy Mayor Held May 16
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Pennsauken Mayor Jessica Rafeh and Deputy Mayor Nicole Roberts will be hosting a Facebook Live Q&A session on Monday, May 16, at 7:00 p.m. Available for viewing on Facebook @PennsaukenTwp, the two Committee members will provide updates on what’s happening in town, as well as answer questions directly from residents.
Obituary: Yolanda Nasuti
Yolanda Rita Nasuti (nee Fala), 93, of Pennsauken, passed away peacefully on April 20, surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 14, 1928, at Lankenau Hospital in the beautiful Wynnewood section of Philadelphia, to loving parents Alfonso and Carmela Fala.
As a girl, Yolanda attended church and school at “Our Lady of Angels” Parish in the Italian section of West Philadelphia, followed by two years at a nearby trade school where she studied sewing. During her second year, Yolanda left to help financially support her family and began work “on the line” at Whitman’s Chocolates on 4th and Race streets in Philadelphia. It’s said she was one of the fastest on the line, so when CEO Mr. Whitman came to visit, her supervisor always brought him to see Yolanda’s work!
Growing Pennsauken’s Town Watch
By Pennsauken Police Chief Philip Olivo
I am happy to announce that the Pennsauken Police Department is looking to grow our Town Watch. The Pennsauken Town Watch is a program that consists of a partnership between the Pennsauken Police Department and the citizens of the community, where we work together to keep our neighborhoods safe.
Shredding Event Held In Pennsauken On May 14
The Pennsauken Environmental Commission is hosting its annual shredding event at the Park Avenue School Campus, 8201 Park Ave., on Saturday, May 14, from 9:00 a.m. to noon.
This paper-only shredding event is solely for Pennsauken and Merchantville residents, not businesses; those who attend must bring an I.D. Items for shredding should be placed in the rear of the vehicle, such as a trunk, truck bed, or an unoccupied back seat.
Got Cut? Barbershop Reopens For Business
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
After being closed down due to the pandemic, a son on dialysis with a rare kidney disease, and a fire underneath his barbershop, no one would blame Joey Lopez, owner of Got Cut?, from walking away for good. But the thought never crossed his mind; and Got Cut? Barbershop is once again open for business after two years of challenges.
PYAA Football And Cheer Registration Now Open
Registration for Pennsauken Youth Athletic Activities (PYAA) fall football and cheerleading is held every Tuesday and Thursday, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., and Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. to noon, at the PYAA Field House, 3501 Elm Ave., in Pennsauken.
Local Children Can Nominate The Best Mom, Dad or Guardian In Town
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Once again, Pennsauken children have a chance to put a spotlight on the special people in their lives.
An annual contest, children in grades three through eight living in Pennsauken can nominate their mom, dad, or guardian as the “best in town.” Participating students are still required to write a creative letter as part of their nomination, but starting this year, judges are encouraging kids to add a little extra.
Middle School Student Passes Away
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
This evening, Pennsauken School District Superintendent Dr. Ronnie Tarchichi announced that a student who attended Phifer Middle School passed away earlier this week.
