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Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Crisis Ministry Lost Stockroom as Well in Fire

The fire not only destroyed Crisis Ministry's Trenton food pantry but also its stockroom of additional food supplies.

Donations are pouring in to help the Crisis Ministry of Princeton and Trenton following Friday’s fire, but more help is urgently needed. The fire destroyed not only the Trenton food pantry, but also its entire stockoom, Crisis Ministry’s Executive Director Carolyn Biondi said on Monday. “We lost everyone on the shelves ready to go, and we lost the entire stockroom,” Biondi said. Crisis Ministry provides food to the needy throughout Mercer County so if you are able to help, please consider either a monetary or food donation. “Both are really helpful right now,” Biondi said. “It’s whatever people feel inclined to give. We’re very grateful.” Crisis Ministry plans to extend food pantry hours at its recently opened satellite food pantry at …

Saturday, December 17, 2011

Fire Destroys Crisis Ministry's Trenton Food Pantry

The non-profit urgently needs help as it continues to serve residents throughout Mercer County. Here's how you can help.

An early morning fire on Friday caused extensive damage to the Trenton food pantry of the Crisis Ministry of Princeton and Trenton, which provides food to the needy throughout Mercer County.  The fire happened at 123 E. Hanover Street in Trenton and the Trenton Fire Department responded quickly and had the fire under control in less than an hour, according to Crisis Ministry.  Still, it's a week before Christmas and there are families throughout Mercer County which rely on Crisis Ministry for food.  "We do need your help more than ever now," Crisis Ministry's Executive Director Carolyn Biondi posted on Facebook on Friday. "We need food to replace what was lost in our pantry. Financial donations are always welcome to support our neighbors …

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