Tag: Meals on Wheels
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Burlington County delivers more than 50,000 meals to seniors during coronavirus pandemic
Burlington County has delivered more than 50,000 meals to homebound senior citizens as part of the county’s continuing effort to assist vulnerable residents during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. “The pandemic has been hard on all of us, but most of all our seniors. Many of them have felt isolated inside their homes due to the…
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‘Thinking of You’ brightens the day for those in need
Artists throughout Hopewell Valley are displaying their artwork on creative cards supporting those most in need of human connection. With home isolation continuing during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic individuals and families are receiving the “Thinking of You” cards through the Hopewell Valley Arts Council. This project has produced 650 cards that consist of artwork images…
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Old Bridge PBA Local 127 partners with local businesses to help families in need
OLD BRIDGE – The Old Bridge Policemen’s Benevolent Association (PBA) 127 partnered with local businesses to help families in need in the wake of the novel coronavirus pandemic. PBA President Vinny Galgano, in a social media post, said he met with the owner of Krispy Pizza to discuss how they could work together to help…
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Elmwood Cemetery to launch phase two of chapel restoration
Elmwood Cemetery will launch phase two of its chapel restoration with a celebration at 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 8 at the cemetery, 425 Georges Road, North Brunswick. Experts will educate about the new stained glass windows that will be installed in the chapel. Meals on Wheels will be honored for its work in the community.…
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South Brunswick Senior Center celebrates 27th anniversary
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – What do you think of when someone says the words “Senior Center”? Do you picture older people sitting around playing bingo and other sedentary programs? Time to update your vision! Senior centers are not what they used to be. Today’s senior centers are a vibrant, action-packed combination of a local fitness center, volunteering headquarters,…
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February is dedicated to raising awareness about heart disease
No matter where you look in February, you’ll see a familiar symbol: a heart. This month, homes and stores everywhere are getting ready for Valentine’s Day with heart-shaped boxes of candy, cards and other items, all decorated with hearts. When we give gifts like these, the hearts represent our love for friends and family. But…
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North Brunswick launches ‘All Hands In’ initiative for seniors
A community initiative calls upon residents to make a positive difference in the lives of the North Brunswick senior citizen population. Join the Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Services to team up with Meals on Wheels senior residents in support of homebound seniors. Support is needed to assist with snow shoveling, leaf raking, check-in…
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Twenty-year volunteer honored for serving the community
NORTH BRUNSWICK – A township resident who has spent almost 20 years with the North Brunswick Food Bank is being lauded for her efforts. Kathy Aruta will receive the Ann Marie Chandlee Heritage Day Award on Oct. 7 as part of the 35th annual North Brunswick Heritage Day festival at North Brunswick Community Park. Although…
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Volunteers needed to deliver meals to homebound seniors in North Brunswick
Volunteers are needed to deliver meals to homebound seniors from 10:30 a.m. to noon Monday to Friday in North Brunswick. For more information, call Sandee at 732-247-0922, ext. 820.