“Recent cuts to SNAP benefits mean more people are turning to charitable food programs …
Meeting Essential Needs with Dignity (MEND)
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CommunityMaplewoodSouth Orange
The Maplewood Foundation Honors 2025 Grantees, Raises $102K at ‘Celebrate Our Community’ Event
At the event, The Maplewood Foundation reaffirmed its goal of giving $100K in grants …
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CommunityHealth & WellnessMaplewoodSouth Orange
MEND & SOMA Two Towns For All Ages Continue Partnership to Deliver Fresh Food to Low-Income Seniors
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“We know it’s going to get harder. The numbers are going up.” — Robin …
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CommunityHealth & WellnessMaplewoodSouth Orange
10 Days of 10Ks Is Off and Running in 2025—Raising Funds to Fight Food Insecurity
Participants challenge themselves to run or walk 10K for 10 consecutive days, raising funds …
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The Maplewood and Orange, NJ-based food assistance network will lose $150,000 in federal Local …
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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 …
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Services provided by Meeting Essential Needs With Dignity (MEND) has grown substantially in recent …
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CommunityHealth & WellnessMaplewoodSouth Orange
It’s Not Too Late: Join the 7th Annual 10 Days of 10Ks Challenge to Support Healthy Hunger Relief
by Lisa Dugganby Lisa DugganThe event “runs” every day through July 21 — with a “Half Way Happy …
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CommunityFood & WellnessMaplewoodSponsored
Maplewood Chili Cookoff Returns on Feb. 26 as Fundraiser for MEND
From Maplewood Chili Cookoff: Who likes chili? You do! That’s why we’re thrilled to announce …

