Fitness Walk to Raise Food

1ST ANNUAL FITNESS WALK to RAISE FOOD for the CATHEDRAL INTERNATIONAL FOOD PANTRY
of ASBURY PARK

I recently had the pleasure of meeting Deacon Natalie E. Smith who is the point of contact for the Cathedral International Food Pantry located on Grand Avenue in Asbury Park. Natalie gave me an overview of their ongoing efforts and struggles to supply food, clothing and personal items to those in need in the Asbury Park area. Even as an affiliate of the Monmouth/Ocean Food Bank and a local distribution agency, the pantry can still use extra supplies.

To try and help the pantry, Premiere Personal Fitness is organizing a 3 mile fitness walk to be held on the Asbury Park boardwalk on Sunday, October 4th at 10am. The walk will start at the Carousel House and go to the North end and back for two, (yes two) laps. Now, there’s a little catch. We are requesting that you donate at least one food item from the list below to help out the food pantry. Even if you can’t make the walk, donations will be graciously accepted. So here are the details.

Name: Cathedral International 1210 Grand Avenue Asbury Park 908-489-3158

Hours to drop off food: Tuesdays 11am – 2pm and Wednesdays 1 – 5pm at the food pantry or Premiere Personal Fitness Monday and Wednesday 8-12am and food will be accepted on the day of the event

Contact at the Food Pantry: Deacon Natalie E. Smith 732-493-3592 or 908-489-3158

Email contact: Those interested in participating or if you have any questions, email Fred Fornicola at fredfornicola@optonline.net

The list below is for non-perishable items requested by the pantry

Canned: meats, tuna fish, salmon, beans, vegetables, fruit, tomatoes and spaghetti sauces.
Boxed: rice, pasta, stuffing and potatoes
Dry: cereals, oatmeal, grits and beans
Canned and Powdered: fruit juices and bottled water
Condiments: mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, salad dressings, oil, vinegar
Baking: sugar, flour, salt, pepper, spices
Snacks: cookies, cake mixes, boxed desserts
Toiletries: toilet paper, paper towels, tissues, baby diapers
Personal Items: soaps, deodorants, lotions, shampoos, laundry detergents, adult diapers

If you have any questions regarding any other items, please feel free to contact Natalie.

Thank you for your support,
Fred Fornicola