Essex County Thanksgiving Food Distribution Set for Nov. 19

Essex County and RWJBarnabas Health will distribute 1,000 frozen turkeys and boxes of nonperishable food at Branch Brook Park in Newark on Nov. 19. The event begins at 9 a.m. at the Cherry Blossom Welcome Center, with supplies available on a first-come, first-served basis. Residents may receive one turkey and food box per vehicle or walk-up visit. The distribution is intended to help families facing food insecurity and rising food costs.