More than 100 NJEA members registered to volunteer for the first NJEA Human and Civil Rights Statewide Day of Service.
On Dec. 5, members in NJEA’s central region donated 25 bags of food to Fulfill NJ Food Bank. Fulfill provides resources for residents of Monmouth and Ocean counties.
On Dec. 6, members in NJEA’s north region donated more than 100 bags and 10 boxes of food for Benny’s Bodega. Located in Newton, Benny’s Bodega is a community hub of support for senior and veteran populations.
Also on Dec. 6, members in the south region donated and assembled 1,200 kits and 25 boxes for individuals impacted by period poverty.
According to Fawnya Gibson, chair of NJEA’s Human and Civil Rights Committee, “This was more than a day of service. This was a day of solidarity and hope.”
In particular, Gibson recognized HCR committee members and service day leads Angela Deluccia (North), Bridget James (Central) and April Newman, Ebony Freeman and Qiana Stanard (South). Gibson also thanked the staff members in NJEA’s Human and Civil Rights, Equity and Governance Division for their assistance.
