Tag: MCFOODS
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Monroe library to accept food instead of fines
The Monroe Township Public Library will offer amnesty for overdue materials in exchange for non-perishable food donations from Jan. 2-31 at the library, 4 Municipal Plaza, Monroe. All donations will benefit the Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services (MCFOODS), which collects and distributes non-perishable items at no cost to over 80 local food pantries…
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Cub, Tiger scouts tour MCFOODS warehouse
PHOTO COURTESY OF DOVEY SAWHNEY-GILL East Brunswick Cub Scout Pack 223 and its Tiger Den toured the Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services (MCFOODS) warehouse on Dec. 14. The scouts learned about the food bank, how it works and how they themselves can help the community.
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Spotswood police to hold food drive
Spotswood PBA Local 225 will assist the Middlesex County Food Distribution Network in replenishing its supply of items through MCFOODS (Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services). A box has been placed in the lobby of police headquarters, 77 Summerhill Road, Spotswood. Most needed items include granola bars, canned soup and stew, rice, pasta,…
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East Brunswick AARP chapter meeting will include discussion on heart health, free blood pressure screenings
East Brunswick AARP Chapter 4855 will hold a general meeting at 10:30 a.m. on Nov. 13 in the East Brunswick firehouse, Civic Center Station, 310 Rues Lane, East Brunswick. Dr. Lisa DiGiovanni with Community Health Services at Saint Peter’s University Hospital will speak on heart health. Staff will offer free blood pressure and blood screening. Guests are…
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Volunteers needed to assist with food drives throughout Middlesex County
Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services (MCFOODS) and Feeding Middlesex County have several volunteer opportunities available through October. During “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” part of the Plays-in-the-Parks series at Roosevelt Park, Edison, volunteers are needed from 7-8 p.m. Aug. 10 and/or Aug. 11 to accept donations from show patrons. Volunteers should engage…
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‘Charlie Brown’ up next for Plays-in-the-Park
Plays-in-the-Park (PIP) continues its summer 2018 season with “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.” The show runs through Aug. 11; there is no show Aug. 5. All performances begin at 8 p.m. at the Stephen J. Capestro Amphitheater in Roosevelt Park, Route 1 at Parsonage Road, Edison. The box office is open from 5:30-8:30 p.m. show nights.…
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‘Mamma Mia!’ up next for Plays-in-the-Park
Plays-in-the-Park (PIP) continues its summer 2018 season with the ABBA musical, “Mamma Mia!” The show runs through July 21; no show July 15. All performances begin at 8 p.m. at the Stephen J. Capestro Amphitheater located in Roosevelt Park, Route 1 at Parsonage Road, Edison. The box office is open from 5:30-8:30 p.m. show nights. Tickets cost…
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Entries accepted for Middlesex County Fair Home Arts Competition
Entries for the 2018 Home Arts Competition at the Middlesex County Fair are currently being accepted. Anyone from the state can enter. Entries divided by age. There are special participant categories in all divisions for those with special needs. In celebration of the fair’s 80th anniversary, each division has an 80th anniversary category. One winner in each…
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‘Fiddler on the Roof’ set for June 20-30
Plays-in-the-Park will open its summer 2018 season with “Fiddler on the Roof.” Performance are at 8 p.m. on June 20-30 at the Stephen J. Capestro Amphitheater in Roosevelt Park, Route 1 at Parsonage Road, Edison. There is no show on June 24. There will be audio description at the June 22 show; rain date June 23.…