By Lauren Wanko
Correspondent

Mom, Christina Corretjer, and daughter, Samantha, are shopping at The Peoples Pantry in Toms River. The nonprofit offers emergency food to those in need.

“This is a great example for your kids,” Corretjer said. “It really is. It is a great example of people helping people.”

Although her husband works full time, the mother of two was laid of about a year and a half ago.

“The income just isn’t the same. I’m able to make rent, but other bills start to mount up after a little while. A place like this to come it helps fill the gaps,” Corretjer said.