Tag: MCFOODS
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A pandemic that has impacted all aspects of life
The recent outbreak of COVID-19 is having a trickle down, chain reaction effect on all aspects of life. Emergency response Chief Robert Robinson of the North Brunswick First Aid and Rescue Squad said first responders may wear extra gowns, masks and gloves when responding – but they will respond. “We are always preparing for cases…
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East Brunswick Cub Scout Pack 223 supports MCFOODS
East Brunswick Cub Scout Pack 223 collected the essentials for MCFOODS (Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services.
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EARTH Center holds Garden and Music Festival
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Plant one plant – feed many. The Rows for the Hungry Experimental Garden on the grounds of the EARTH Center inside Davidson’s Mill Pond Park lives and grows by that motto, as the demo garden and teaching area plants produce that is donated to MCFOODS (Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services)…
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MCFOODS held event to combat food waste in schools
EAST BRUNSWICK–As part of celebrating its 25 years of service, the Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services (MCFOODS) held the School Food Waste Reduction Summit. In partnership with Rutgers University and Elijah’s Promise, the summit was designed to brainstorm ideas on how local schools can reduce food waste and distribute food to those…
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Scholarships to be awarded during East Brunswick AARP chapter meeting
East Brunswick AARP Chapter 4855 will meet at 10:30 a.m. on May 14 in the East Brunswick Firehouse, 310 Rues Lane, East Brunswick. Community service scholarship awards will be presented to seniors from East Brunswick High School and East Brunswick Vocational & Technical School. The Anne Stevens Memorial Award will be presented to a nursing…
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County police departments support MCFOODS with food drives
The Middlesex County Association of Chiefs of Police have become supporting partners with Middlesex County Food Organization & Outreach Services (MCFOODS) to help stock the shelves for those in need in the county. “This new partnership will make giving more accessible to every municipality in our County,” James Polos, executive director of the Middlesex County…
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Walk to End Hunger seeks vendors for April event
Feeding Middlesex County and MCFOODS (Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services) will host its second annual Walk to End Hunger from 9 a.m. to noon April 27 at Johnson Park, River Road and Landing Lane, Piscataway. Event organizers are seeking door prize donations and vendors. For a vendor form, visit www.northbrunswicknj.gov/images/notices/Walk-for-Hunger_Vendor-Form.pdf.
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Middlesex County offers online resources for government workers
Middlesex County is ready to support government families and their families who are affected by the government shutdown. “Our county and the Board of Chosen Freeholders have been supported by so many government departments and employees over the years. Now is our chance to give back to you and your families,” Middlesex County Freeholder Director…
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MCFOODS offers support to furloughed government workers
The MCFOODS (Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services) network of more than 120 food pantries throughout Middlesex County is ready to assist any of the 5,000 New Jersey employees who are affected by the furlough of government workers. A directory can be found at www.mciauth.com SNAP benefits have been funded through February and were…
