Tag: Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services
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Replenish distributed almost 5 million pounds of food throughout Middlesex County in 2021
Replenish, formerly Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services (MCFOODS), reported it received and distributed a record-breaking amount of food to Middlesex County residents in need in 2021, according to the program’s yearly report. In total, the program, which is operated by the Middlesex County Department of Community Services with support of the Board…
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Support Replenish by volunteering at food drives
Volunteers are needed to assist REPLENISH during the following Hunger Action Month activities: Labor Day Concert, Sept. 5 at 4 p.m., Roosevelt Park, intersection of Grandview Avenue and Pine Drive, Edison. Gates open at 3 p.m. for the REPLENISH launch and food collection. Hub City Sounds food drive, Sept. 18 from 10 a.m.…
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‘Replenish’ becomes new brand identity of MCFOODS
Middlesex County has officially introduced REPLENISH, Nourishing Neighbors, the new brand identity and tagline of its food distribution organization Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services (MCFOODS). The new identity will better align with the organization’s mission of providing a turnkey hunger eradication program to its network of over 140 partner organizations so they…
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Cub Scout to collect donations for MCFOODS
Cub Scout Karman Gill is organizing a food drive to benefit MCFOODS (Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services). Items such as canned chicken, cereal, macaroni and cheese, canned meats, vegetables, fruits, diapers an wipes, low sodium stew, granola bars, rice, paper products, pasta, dry beans, soap and shampoo are requested. Canned and packaged…
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Wakefern Food Corp. donates six tons of food for Middlesex County distribution
Wakefern Food Corp. is helping its neighbors in need by donating excess and unopened food products to the Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services (MCFOODS). Since launching the program last summer, Wakefern has donated over 12,000 pounds of food to the organization. “Supporting regional food banks has always been a top priority for…
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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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Residents and local businesses replenish shelves at MCFOODS in time for spring
Thanks to the donations of dozens of residents, Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services (MCFOODS) will be able to restock its shelves with nonperishable foods and other necessities to continue helping those in need during these unprecedented times. MCFOODS’ Drive-By Food Drive on March 27 at the Lowe’s Home Improvement on Centennial Avenue…
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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…