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.

Karen Sanikidze
Community Outreach
Karen joined Open Door in 2025 and connects neighbors to vital services and building partnerships that strengthen our community.
Board of Trustees Executive Committee

Victa McKenzie
President
Victa is a former School Principal/Administrator. She has been volunteering at Open Door since 2004 and President since 2021.

John Crescenti
Vice President
John is a retired Engineer. He has been volunteering at Open Door since 2017.

Rebekah Heilman
Recording Secretary
Rebekah is a family law attorney. She began volunteering for Open Door in 2014 and has been a member of our Board of Trustees since 2021.

Mimma Fingar
Corresponding Secretary
Mimma started volunteering and helping in various Open Door activities since 2018. She has been Corresponding Secretary since 2019. She worked in the financial industry and is a retired officer from Merrill Lynch.

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.

Fred Berenbroick
Financial Secretary
