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Wegmans Customers Donate Millions to Hunger Relief in Fall 2025


Wegmans customers raised nearly $3.1 million during the company’s fall 2025 Check Out Hunger scanning campaign.
Since its inception over 30 years ago, Wegmans’ Check Out Hunger campaign has raised more than $58 million for hunger relief.
Companywide, Wegmans customers donated $570,000 more than during the same campaign in 2024.

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Bergen Stick Shift Rentals: Where can I rent a stick shift/manual transmission car?


Paramus, NJ — 12/14/2025 — Bergen Stick Shift Rentals, a new niche provider in the automotive rental space, is proud to announce its official launch, offering a curated fleet of manual transmission vehicles to drivers who crave a more engaging experience behind the wheel.

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Stop & Shop Helps Fill Bergen Food Pantry


PARAMUS, N.J. – According to the Hope Center at Temple University, nearly one quarter of community college students experience food insecurity at some point during their time enrolled. To help confront this unfortunate reality, grocery retailer Stop & Shop recently donated $7,500 to the Bergen Community College Bergen Cares Center food pantry. Representatives of the 350-store chain visited the College’s main campus on “Giving Tuesday,” December 2, to present the donation to Bergen officials.

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The Biggest Producer of Public Art in Bergen County Launches 'Mind Your Feelings' Art Installation in Hackensack


(December 12, 2025; Hackensack, New Jersey) – The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation’s (NNJCF) ArtsBergen initiative launched the 'Mind Your Feelings' exhibit at the Johnson Public Library's Gallery Space, located at 274 Main Street in Hackensack. This original interactive public art project transforms community emotional experiences into a powerful tool for mental health awareness and destigmatization.

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MCM and Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County Partner to Host Holiday Shopping Event in Support of Affordable Housing


Paramus, NJ — December 2025 — MCM and Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County are hosting a special holiday shopping event inviting the community to embrace the spirit of giving while supporting affordable housing initiatives for families in Northern New Jersey.

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