The food drive is in conjunction with the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County who will host its EARTH Center Garden, Arts and Music Festival.

The day will be filled with family-oriented activities, live arts displays, and local musical acts,
Throughout the afternoon, Rutgers Master Gardeners and Environmental Stewards will offer advice on horticulture and stewardship while guiding visitors through various teaching gardens and learning projects.

Examples of their work include: a children’s garden, vegetable display garden and the popular butterfly house. Mini lectures on horticultural topics and culinary techniques will also be offered.

Attendees are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item as a donation to REPLENISH, Middlesex County’s food bank program to help support local residents struggling with food insecurity.  Inflation and rising costs of fuel, food and other basic necessities are putting a strain on many individuals and families who are turning to food pantries to stretch their limited funds.  Your donations are critically important!