Tag: food drive
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Messiah Lutheran Church installs Blessing Box
SAYREVILLE – Messiah Lutheran Church has a new addition to its property: a Blessing Box is now located in the front parking lot by the main sign, filled with non-perishable foods and supplies ready for anyone who has fallen on hard times and needs a little extra help. The outdoor box is open 24 hours,…
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Bike rodeo benefits North Brunswick Food Bank
PHOTOS COURTESY OF RYAN MILLER The North Brunswick Public Library hosted an outdoor Bike Rodeo and Food Drive, in collaboration with Keep Middlesex Moving, the Mobile Family Success Center of Middlesex County, and the North Brunswick Food Bank, outside the library on May 23. Children in grades 1-6, along with their parents/guardians, were invited to…
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Children in grades 1-6 invited to bike rodeo
The North Brunswick Public Library will hold an outdoor bike rodeo and food drive on May 23. In collaboration with Keep Middlesex Moving and Mobile Family Success Center of Middlesex County, children in grades 1-6, along with their parents/guardians, can bring their bicycles to the North Brunswick Library parking lot for a bike rodeo. The…
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Springtime food drive set for April 17 in Monroe
As food insecurity continues to hit New Jersey hard due to the COVID-19 pandemic, supplies are running low at MCFOODS (Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services) and local food pantries. To continue to aid families in need, MCFOODS is partnering with Monroe Township to host a Springtime Food Drive on April 17 from…
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Organizations ‘Rise to the TASK’ of feeding Mercer County
It was about 6:30 a.m. when Maria Schamper drove into the parking lot at Modway, the site of the second “Rise to the TASK” drive-thru food distribution. She attended the first event, held in October, as well as others, so she knew to arrive early. Typically, she picks up food for family and neighbors, but…
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‘Stuff the Truck’ event benefits growing food insecure population in Middlesex County
During the novel coronavirus pandemic, the need for assistance in Middlesex County has grown significantly. MCFOODS (Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services) distributed 4,378,792 pounds of food in 2020 versus 2,273,174 pounds in 2019; this is a 93% increase, according to information provided after the Stuff the Truck food donation event, held by…
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Stop & Shop East Brunswick will be site of food drive on Feb. 20
East Brunswick Stop & Shop, in partnership with Feeding Middlesex County and MCFOODS (Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services) will host a Stuff the Truck Food Donation from 10 a.m. to p.m. Feb. 20 at Stop & Shop, 647 Route 18, East Brunswick. Area residents are encouraged to donate canned and packaged…
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‘Cram the Cruiser’ event postponed in South River
Editor’s Note: Cram the Cruiser on Feb. 20 was postponed due to the weather. A new date will be announced. The South River Food Bank is seeing an increased need for assistance during these difficult times. In order to help them continue to assist residents in need, the South River Police Department will hold a…