Honored for tackling local food insecurity and enriching the community, the Elks Rent Party garden has grown enough to produce 2,000 pounds of fresh produce every summer to support local food initiatives.
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CommunityFood & WellnessHealth & Wellness
MEND Expands Fresh Food Hub to Increase Hunger Relief Efforts
State’s Food Security Advocate says “MEND is leading the way” in New Jersey with its approach to combatting food insecurity in Essex County.
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Donations go toward providing food insecure families in the District with $100 grocery gift cards for a holiday meal. Fundraisers hope to meet their goal by November 15.
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MEND (Meeting Essential Needs with Dignity) invites guests to don their finest green cocktail regalia and raise funds. Register here!
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COVID-19GovernmentMaplewood
UPDATE: Maplewood Health Officer Provides COVID-19, Monkeypox, Other Updates
by Lela Mooreby Lela MooreUPDATE: As of Monday morning, June 20, the SOMSD COVID Dashboard reflects that Maplewood…
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CommunityMaplewoodSouth OrangeSports
‘One Hour Fox Run’ to Benefit MEND, Fight Food Insecurity Virtually or In-Person on April 17
Award-winning volunteer Jessica Lituchy is at it again. After raising thousands of dollars for…
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CommunityCOVID-19GovernmentMaplewoodSouth Orange
Maplewood, South Orange Citizens Join to Help Families & Seniors Impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic
by Justin Sousaby Justin SousaWith the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to spread across the United States, citizens across Maplewood…
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The following message is from Robin Peacock, executive director of MEND Hunger Relief Network:…
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Parenting Center Delivers Food to More Than 170 Food Insecure Families in SOMA
From Karen Harris Kingsley: The Parenting Center was busy this week. We delivered packages…
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South Orange Village and Maplewood Township have created a fund to support local families…