BELLEVILLE - With word that federal food assistance is delayed during the ongoing government shutdown, the Belleville Public Schools are helping to ensure local families do not go hungry.

The school district is coordinating a food drive, seeking non-perishable items or gift cards to pay for emergency meals. Items will be available to residents on Wednesday, November 5 at the Center for Academic Success & Achievement (C.A.S.A.), 522 Cortlandt St. Donors are urged to drop off items beginning now.

The distribution hours of operation on Wednesday will be noon-2 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.

“Many local families are struggling because of the federal government shutdown that has entered its second month,” said Belleville Schools Superintendent Erick Alfonso. “We are calling out to the community, seekin

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