Tag: Thanksgiving
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Turkeys weighing in over 14K pounds were distributed in Replenish’s annual turkey distribution
EAST BRUNSWICK – Middlesex County’s food distribution organization, Replenish Nourishing Neighbors, formerly the Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services, or MCFOODS, hosted a series of events and food drives throughout the month of November designed to raise awareness of food insecurity and collect non-perishable foods and supplies. The month-long campaign culminated with Replenish’s…
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Annual ‘Richard & Nola’ event provides more than 900 families with Thanksgiving meals
MONROE – MTN nonprofit organization’s 12th annual “Richard & Nola” event provided more than 900 families across New Jersey with Thanksgiving meals. Families gathered from Trenton to Paterson to receive a basket with all the essentials to make a proper dinner including a turkey at Old Ship of Zion Baptist Church in Monroe on Nov.…
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As holiday nears, RISE looks to fill Thanksgiving baskets for families in need
More than 1,000 baskets full of Thanksgiving dinner fixings were distributed to needy families by RISE last year, and with the holiday less than one month away, demand for baskets has not diminished. That’s why RISE, which is a private, nonprofit social service agency serving residents of Hightstown and East Windsor, is asking for help…
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HomeFront Thanksgiving food drive under way
Nearly 1,000 baskets full of Thanksgiving fixings were distributed to needy families by HomeFront last year, and with the holiday less than a month away, demand for the baskets has not diminished. That’s why HomeFront, which helps the homeless and the working poor, is asking for help to meet its goal of filling 1,500 Thanksgiving…
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Opinion: Islamic Society of Central Jersey appreciates support for Thanksgiving, biweekly food drives
On Nov. 20, the Islamic Society of Central Jersey (ISCJ) conducted its biweekly drive-thru food pantry; however, on this particular Saturday, preparations were made for a special occasion: Thanksgiving. In line with the Thanksgiving theme, the pantry provided turkeys, canned fruits/vegetables, stuffing/mashed potatoes, bread, milk, pasta and rice, as well as many other essential foods.…
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Old Bridge PBAs sponsor Thanksgiving baskets for more than 150 families in need; next up is Cops for Kids
OLD BRIDGE – More than 150 township families received Thanksgiving baskets ahead of the holiday on behalf of Old Bridge Policemen Benevolent Association (PBA) Locals 127 and 127a members. Members were able to meet some families as they distributed the baskets at the Old Bridge Food Bank on Nov. 20. “As in years past, our…
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Opinion: The need for food doesn’t stop as the weather changes
Trying to figure out how you will feed your family is no fun, especially with Thanksgiving approaching. To help our less fortunate neighbors, Yes We CAN! Food Drives collects Thanksgiving food items on behalf of Arm in Arm so those in need can share in the traditions of this wonderful holiday. We are asking you…
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Thanksgiving basket drive helps families enjoy the holiday
There are few things more satisfying for families than to sit down at the table and watch while the master carver – whether it’s dad, mom or someone else – takes apart the Thanksgiving turkey. But for many families, it’s just a dream – unless someone steps forward to pack a basket or a box…
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Edison Housing Authority provides low-income families with Thanksgiving meals
EDISON – Community supporters helped the Edison Housing Authority distribute more than 250 frozen turkeys to needy families on Nov. 20. Edison Housing Authority (EHA) and local supporters spent the Friday before Thanksgiving coordinating the distribution of more than 250 frozen turkeys, chickens and dry goods to create memorable holiday meals for its Section 8…
