At its Nov. 6 meeting, the Barnegat Township Committee honored Laura Traphagen for her 20 years of volunteer service to the Barnegat Food Pantry.

“This is in grateful recognition for two decades of faithful volunteering,” said Mayor Alfonso Cirulli, who presented her with a plaque. “Your compassion and commitment to the food pantry and your kindness and generosity has helped people in body and spirit, making a lasting difference in our community and countless lives.”