OCEAN CITY — What better way to honor the manager of the Ocean City Food Cupboard than with a citywide food drive?
The city-sponsored fundraiser will collect non-perishable food items in memory of Regina Ralston, vice president of the Ocean City Ecumenical Council and manager of the food pantry that has provided food to area residents since 1983.
Ralston passed away recently, at the age of 75.
A native of Norristown, Pennsylvania, Ralston is survived by her husband, Robert Ralston, brothers, sisters, nephews and nieces, according to her obituary. She also served as music director at St. Francis Cabrini Church and taught religious education for 20 years.
Ocean City spent the morning cleaning up the community and honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., then rallied with songs and speeches at the Ocean City Tabernacle and, as has become an expected part of the event, ended with a shared meal.
“We invite community members to make a donation to the Food Cupboard in memory of Regina,” said Mayor Jay Gillian. “This would have been her only wish, so let’s honour her memory by filling the shelves of the Food Cupboard.”
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Those who wish can drop off non-perishable food or personal care items at the City Hall Welcome Center (861 Asbury Ave., Nineth Street entrance), the Knight Building (115 E. 12th St.), the Aquatic and Fitness Center (1735 Simpson Ave.) or the 46th Street Welcome Center (46th Street and West Avenue) during business hours this month.
Supplies needed include canned pasta and vegetables, soup, peanut butter and jelly, personal care items like shampoo, toothbrushes and deodorant, cereal, paper products, etc. Organizers ask that people not donate expired items or food in glass containers.
For more information, call 609-399-6111.
The Ocean City Food Cupboard is located at 501 E. Eighth St., with an alley entrance, and is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 1 to 3 p.m. The Food Cupboard can be contacted at 609-398-3191.
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