About Us
Freehold's Lifeline: Fighting Hunger, Fueling Hope
Since 1987, Freehold Area Open Door has been a trusted resource for individuals and families facing hardship in our community. What began as a grassroots, interfaith effort has grown into a comprehensive multi-service agency dedicated to addressing food insecurity, housing challenges, and educational support with compassion and dignity.
Our programs include a client-choice food pantry, rental and utility assistance, after-school enrichment, college scholarships, and holiday food and gift distributions. These vital services are made possible through the generosity of our donors, volunteers, and community partners.
To date, we have served more than 350,000 people, and while we’re proud of that impact, we know our work is far from finished. The growing demand for help makes it clear: we must continue to expand our reach and deliver support more efficiently than ever before.
Together, with our supporters, we’re committed to creating a stronger, more resilient community, where every neighbor has access to food, shelter, opportunity, and hope.
Our History
Our Team
Geralyn Fraggetta-Drury
Executive Director
Geralyn joined Open Door in 2018 and is dedicated to expanding access, dignity, and hope for our neighbors in need
Erika Woods, MSW
Advocacy Director
Erika joined Open Door in 2016 and empowers
individuals and families through compassionate policy support and resource navigation.
Alyce Meyers
Pantry Coordinator
Alyce joined Open Door in 2021 as Pantry Coordinator organizing food distributions with compassion, efficiency, and a focus on community well-being.
Board of Trustees Officers
Brian Allain
President
Brian has served on several boards, has started a few small businesses of his own, and has been a successful fundraiser. He’s held leadership positions in several startup businesses, either within large companies, or small startup companies.
John Crescenti
Vice President
John is a retired Engineer. He has been volunteering at Open Door since 2017.
Allen Rothman
Secretary
Allen is a retired actuary who currently teaches computer science as adjunct faculty at Brookdale Community College. He has served on the Board of Temple Shaari Emeth and was its president from 1998 to 2000. He volunteers at Open Door picking up donations from Battleview Orchards.
Adewale Akinrinde
Treasurer
Adewale, a VP in Bank of America Corporation, has volunteered since 2021. He is the current Treasurer. He was elected to serve as Financial Secretary and appointed to Acting Treasurer in January 2024.
Board of Trustees Members at Large
Eileen Allen
Eileen Allen is a lifelong resident of Freehold, active member of St Robert Bellarmine Parish, and dedicated community volunteer. She has served on the Freehold Township Board of Health and as a pantry volunteer and board member for Freehold Area Open Door.
Fred Berenbroick
Fred is a retired IT Executive. He has been volunteering and helping at Open Door since 2021 and has been Financial Secretary since 2024.
Annette Jordan
Annette has served on the Freehold Borough Council since 2019. She is committed to tackling food insecurity in our community. She has had the opportunity to work with Open Door through the Freehold Safety Net since 2020.
Mary Kate Granozio
Mary Kate Granozio is the publisher of Freehold Living Magazine and a lifelong resident of Freehold Township. She enjoys working with the community to help promote local businesses, events, and charities. She is honored to be a board member of Freehold Open Door and looks forward to working with the community to help FOD in any way she can.
John Spangler