Tag: Middlesex County Food Outreach Organization and Distribution Services
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Sewa4Community raises money, donates PPE to area organizations
Sewa4Community–New Jersey, an Indic collective of more than 40 Dharma and Sewa organizations, has raised more than $30,000 in donations for various COVID-19 related relief efforts. So far, Sewa4Community has donated $23,000 to various food pantries and soup kitchens in New Jersey, including Elijah’s Promise; North Brunswick Township High School; food pantries in Monroe, Hightstown,…
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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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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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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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Organizations cooperatively plan health fair in Milltown for April 21
The Borough of Milltown, Middlesex County Food Outreach Organization and Distribution Services and Feeding Middlesex County will hold a joint health fair from 9 a.m. to noon on April 21 at American Legion Post 25, 4 JFK Dr., Milltown. Saint Peter’s University Hospital will provide free blood pressure and blood sugar screenings, and several other…
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Edison AARP chapter meeting will include chair yoga, discussion on St. Patrick’s Day lunch
Edison AARP Chapter 3446 will meet at 1 p.m. on Feb. 19 at the Our Lady Of Peace Parish Center, 10 Franklin Ave. off Amboy Avenue, Edison. Florette Applebaum will lead chair yoga. Part of the discussion will be the St. Patrick’s Day lunch and show to be held at The Brown Stone, 932 Middlesex…
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United Way of Central Jersey urges residents to donate food during the summer
The United Way of Central Jersey is urging residents to donate during the summer months. According to a 2012 report from the Food and Research Action Center, six out of seven low-income children who eat a free or reduced school lunch during the academic year do not get a free meal during the summer. “In…
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EARTH Center open house set for July 22
The Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County will hold its Garden Field Day/Open House from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on July 22 at the EARTH Center, located in Davidson’s Mill Pond Park, 42 Riva Ave., South Brunswick. The rain date will be July 23. The day will be filled with activities for the whole…
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Professional chefs will cook with food pantry staples
MCFOODS (Middlesex County Food Outreach Organization and Distribution Services) and East Brunswick-based Crisis Room Food Pantry at Aldersgate United Methodist Church will present a hunger awareness event called “Come Dine Below the Line” from 6-8 p.m. on June 10 at the church, 562 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. Attendees will enjoy a free meal prepared by…