Tag: Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services
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MCFOODS distributes 1,500 turkeys with help of community ‘Giants’
The Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services (MCFOODS) received a donation of 1,500 Thanksgiving turkeys that were distributed to two dozen partner agencies throughout the county. The turkeys were delivered to MCFOODS’ distribution center on Kennedy Boulevard in East Brunswick on Nov. 19 by the Community FoodBank of New Jersey, who received the…
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Brunswick Square Mall to host Halloween Community Day with food drive
Brunswick Square Mall will host Halloween Community Day along with a food drive from noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 25 in the parking lot between AMC and JCPenney, 755 Route 18, East Brunswick. There will be entertainment, trick or treating and a food drive to benefit MCFOODS (Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services).
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South Edison Community Association holds second food drive for Hands of Hope Food Pantry
EDISON – The South Edison Community Association (SECA) will host another food drive for the Hands of Hope food pantry from noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 26, with support from nearly 30 community groups, businesses, schools, churches and unions. Non-perishable food donations will be accepted outside Edison High School, on Boulevard of the Eagles off…
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MCFOODS partners with Playhouse 22 to collect food for families in need on Sept. 12
Increased food insecurity and the inability to conduct annual food drives due to COVID-19 has left supplies low at MCFOODS (Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services) and local food pantries. To continue to aid families in need, MCFOODS has partnered with Playhouse 22 to help restock shelves at the East Brunswick distribution warehouse.…
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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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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…
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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…
