The Bill Reeves Food Pantry
William H. Reeves
William “Bill” Reeves was a US Navy Veteran, he served 4 years on the USS Charles H. Roan DD-853 during the Korean War era. He was a member of the Tin Can Sailors – the National Association of Destroyer Veterans, VFW Post 8867, the American Legion 348, the Elks Lodge, all of Brick New Jersey. Bill cared deeply about the well-being of his less fortunate fellow veterans, as well as anyone in need. As part of Bill’s weekly retirement routine, he would donate, collect and deliver food and personal care items to Vetwork. After Bill passed away on December 13th, 2006 we estimated that he donated over 3 tons of food to our organization. In August of 2007 in recognition of Bill’s efforts, Vetwork dedicated its food pantry as the “Bill Reeves Food Pantry”.
Bill’s family, the Reeves and the Liddys have partnered with Vetwork to carry on Bill’s work by holding food drives to replenish the food pantry. In 2007 Bill’s family held their first food drive and collected 1200 lbs of food. The continued support for the food pantry by our supporters has been a cornerstone of Vetwork and what we can do to help our veteran community. Veterans can come to the food pantry anytime Monday through Thursday from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm for food and hygiene items.
If you or your organization would like to donate items to the food bank please contact Vetwork at 609-971-7613.
Bill Reeves in Havana Cuba in 1953.
What We Are In Need Of
Cases of Water
$10/$20 Gift Cards to Food Stores and Walmart
Boxed Pasta
Pasta Sauce
Canned Vegetables & Fruits
Soups (Canned Soup / Ramen / Cup O Soup etc)
Cereal & Oatmeal
Condiments (Ketchup / Mustard / Mayo / Salt / Pepper)
Canned Meats
Rice
Beans
Snacks (Granola bars / Nuts / Chips / Crackers)
Coffee & Tea
Macaroni and Cheese
Common Baking Ingredients
Peanut Butter / Jelly (Strawberry goes fast!!)