PHOTO RELEASE: Gottheimer Honors Martin Luther King Jr., Joins Day of Service at Community Baptist Church of Englewood
Helps pack meals for children in need
Above: Gottheimer packing snack packs for MLK Day of Service.
ENGLEWOOD, NJ — Today, January 18, 2025, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) honored Martin Luther King Jr. Day with the Center for Food Action, Community Baptist Church of Englewood, and community members by helping pack more than 2,000 weekend snack packs for children experiencing food insecurity.
The event was organized by the Center for Food Action (CFA), a North Jersey nonprofit that operates in more than 100 towns. In 2023, the CFA served more than 170,000 people, including more than 55,000 children.
“This weekend, we honor Dr. King’s incredible life and legacy by dedicating ourselves to serving our communities and doing all we can for those in need. As we reflect this weekend, I’ll always fight to lower costs and make life more affordable for Jersey families,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5). “Thank you to all the volunteers who came out in Englewood to help thousands of children who are food insecure. By continuing to come together and give back, like so many are doing today, I know our best days will always be ahead of us.”
Gottheimer was joined by Pastor Rohin Beach, Assemblywoman Shama Haider, Assemblywoman Ellen Park, Bergen County Commissioner Chairwoman Mary Amoroso, Bergen County Commissioner Tom Sullivan, Bergen County Commissioner Dr. Joan Voss, Bergen County Commissioner Germaine Ortiz, Bergen County Commissioner Rafael Marte, Bergen County Commissioner Tracy Zur, Glen Rock Councilwoman Jill Orlich, and Center for Food Action Executive Director Nicole Davis.
Below: Gottheimer attends MLK Day of Service at Community Baptist Church of Englewood.
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