County and Partners Respond as Federal Shutdown Leaves Residents Without SNAP Benefits or Paychecks
LEONIA, NJ – As the federal government shutdown stretches into its fifth week, Bergen County will host an emergency food distribution event on Thursday, November 6th at Overpeck County Park in Leonia to assist SNAP recipient households and furloughed federal employees impacted by the ongoing crisis.
Hackensack, NJ – November 3, 2025 – Hackensack Meridian Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital today announced a transformative, 5-year, $3.5 million commitment from The Valerie Fund to significantly expand its Pediatric Pain and Palliative Care Program.
PARAMUS, NJ – Valley Health System and Wells Mountain Initiative (WMI) are proud to announce a partnership supporting the 2025 WMI Scholar Ambassadors, distinguished medical professionals who are making exceptional contributions in their communities around the world.
(New Providence, NJ) – In honor of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), NJ Sharing Network’s headquarters in New Providence has unveiled a colorful and heartfelt altar display celebrating the lives and legacies of local organ and tissue donors.
Union, NJ — As families across New Jersey face rising costs and ongoing uncertainty surrounding SNAP benefits, The Salvation Army remains committed to providing support to communities throughout New Jersey.
PARAMUS, NJ — October 27, 2025 – The countdown is on! All American Auto Group and GTBM, Inc./InfoCop are proud to announce that the final 20 departments in its Police Bronco Giveaway will be heading to RP Prime Steakhouse in Fair Lawn on Monday, November 3, for the grand finale event, where one lucky department will drive away with a fully customized Ford Police Bronco!
ROCKLAND/BERGEN – October 29, 2025 — The elves at Down to Earth Living are already hard at work decorating for Christmas. For many, Christmas is a time to reflect on simple pleasures like roasting marshmallows, drinking hot apple cider and wrapping gifts for friends and family. Down to Earth Living intends to provide those nostalgic vibes this year in its 10,000 square foot showroom.
PARAMUS, N.J. – The NAACP Metuchen Edison Area Branch has recognized Bergen Community College President Eric M. Friedman, Ph.D., with its Booker T. Washington Education Award, celebrating his commitment to providing transformational educational opportunities for all members of the community.
PARAMUS, NJ, October 30, 2025 – The Valley Hospital has successfully performed its first right anterior mini-thoracotomy (RAM-T) procedure, a minimally invasive surgical approach to aortic valve repair and replacement. The procedure was performed by Habib Jabagi, MD, Director of the Aortic Aneurysm Program at The Valley Hospital.
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