The Community FoodBank of New Jersey has enlisted the help of ride-sharing giant, Uber, for an on-demand food drive in Hudson, Bergen and Essex counties tomorrow.
With the holiday season on the horizon, the push for food donations is beginning to ramp up.
The Community FoodBank of New Jersey has enlisted the help of ride-sharing giant, Uber, for an on-demand food drive in Hudson, Bergen and Essex counties tomorrow.
Uber drivers will be dispatched throughout the three counties tomorrow between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., collecting canned and non-perishable goods to be delivered to the Community FoodBank of New Jersey.
"This Saturday, donating to your local food bank will be as easy as requesting an Uber ride," said Ana Mahony, Uber NJ General Manager. "We're incredibly proud to be joining CFBNJ in the fight against hunger right here in New Jersey"
To participate, open the Uber app during the four-hour window and select the "Food Drive' option. Then request a free pickup for your canned and non-perishable goods. Once the Uber driver arrives, they will collect the food and deliver them to the Community FoodBank.
Among the most needed items are canned tuna and salmon, pasta, cereal, rice, potatoes, chili, mac and cheese, peanut butter (plastic jars only) and all sizes of canned fruit.
For more information on the Community FoodBank, visit www.cfbnj.org.
