Ten area food banks recently received donations of $10,000 each from the Hunger Foundation of Southern Ocean during a check presentation held at the Ship Bottom Brewery in Beach Haven.
SOUP’S ON: The much-celebrated return of Chowderfest not only made for grand community entertainment, but also generated tens of thousands of dollars in donations for local food pantries throughout the area. (Photo by Ryan Morrill)
“We give out checks so that the food pantries can spend it on whatever they feel they need the most,” said Chris Schwab, foundation president.
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