When you hear this number, it's staggering.

In New Jersey alone, one in twelve people are facing hunger.

In our very own backyard, the residents of Monmouth and Ocean County are facing hunger.  One in ten adults and one in five are children.

It's time to put a stop to hunger and you can be a huge part of this.

Last year, Townsquare Media, 94.3 The Point, 92.7 WOBM, 105.7 The Hawk, and Cat Country 96.7 and 104.1, alongside you, helped raise over 55,000 meals for Fulfill of Ocean and Monmouth County.

This year, Join us for the second annual Townsquare Cares Food Drive Presented by Dr. Karolak and Wendy's.

This year, we are now setting a goal of over 100,000 meals or $35,000!

Every donation counts and to make a bigger impact this year, Dr. Karolak has pledged a match up to $25,000.

You can donate now.

You can also join us at the Freehold Raceway Mall from December 5th through December 9th.

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We will be taking food donations and have information if you would like to give monetary donations.

Join Lou and Shannon, Shawn and Sue, Buehler, Matt Ryan, Nicole Murray, and Kyle Anthony live for five days as we fight hunger at the Jersey Shore.

Each day, we will be live beginning at noon and concluding at 7 pm.

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