Tag: MCFOODS
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Middlesex County-wide food drive assists 1,500 families
Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services (MCFOODS), in conjunction with the Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) and with contributions from Novo Nordisk, held the county’s first ever drive-thru food distribution event, distributing 1,500 boxes of food to 1,500 families through the event and network of food pantries. The distribution, which was held…
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Community Bulletin Board: Criterion Sentinel (for June 3)
Editor’s note: In light of recent events related to coronavirus, some organizations have decided to cancel their upcoming programs. Please check the status of any event before attending. MCFOODS (Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services) will be safely collecting food donations from noon to 4 p.m. June 6 in the Menlo…
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Colonia High School principal proud of students who created Colonia Cares, ‘hopeful and optimistic’ for what the future will bring
WOODBRIDGE – Jack Reilly knew his group of friends, who came together to create Colonia Cares, would be able to do great things. And great things the friends did – Jack, Harrison Brindley, Emily Christie, Jordan Derkack, Mia Kruysman, Kerri Lishak, Emily Melendez, Nate Manente, Victor Perosi, Antonia Pierce, and Jose Ribiero – to help…
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Old Bridge new COVID-19 cases remain low, mayor recognizes businesses, organizations for food bank donations
OLD BRIDGE – Old Bridge officials reported two new positive COVID-19 cases, which bring the total number of cases to 948, according to Old Bridge Mayor Owen Henry in his daily report on May 18. The township has lost 49 residents to COVID-19, according to Middlesex County. Officials have provided updated charts of the cases,…
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Monroe officials report six new positive COVID-19 cases, food pantry is available for residents, families in need
MONROE – Monroe officials reported six new positive COVID-19 cases on May 6, bringing the total number of cases to 563, according to the Monroe Township Office of Emergency Management. The new cases include four residents in long-term care facilities and two community wide. The age range of the cases are from 50 to 91.…
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Monroe officials report 11 new positive COVID-19 cases, provides chart of cases
MONROE – Monroe officials reported 11 new positive COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of cases to 523, according to the Monroe Township Office of Emergency Management on May 2. The new cases include one resident in a long-term care facility and 10 community wide. The age range of the cases are from 13 to…
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Sewa4Community raises money, donates PPE to area organizations
Sewa4Community–New Jersey, an Indic collective of more than 40 Dharma and Sewa organizations, has raised more than $30,000 in donations for various COVID-19 related relief efforts. So far, Sewa4Community has donated $23,000 to various food pantries and soup kitchens in New Jersey, including Elijah’s Promise; North Brunswick Township High School; food pantries in Monroe, Hightstown,…
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East Brunswick food drive to benefit Aldersgate, MCFOODS
East Brunswick is holding a community food drive from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays to help restock the food banks at Aldersgate United Methodist Church in East Brunswick and MCFOODS (Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services). Put items into the box truck or gift cards into the dropbox at the Recreation &…
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Donations of PPE, disinfectant being accepted at Middlesex County Fire Academy
Middlesex County will be accepting donations of personal protective equipment (PPE) and disinfectant supplies to the Middlesex County Fire Academy. Donations will be accepted from residents, businesses and social organizations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays through April 3 at the Middlesex County Fire Academy, 1001 Fire Academy Dr., Sayreville. Items in need of…
