1. CELEBRATE LUNAR NEW YEAR AT AMERICAN DREAM
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ (January 2, 2025) – American Dream will commemorate the Year of the Snake and honor the Lunar New Year with a series of festive events, vibrant performances, and delicious culinary offerings.
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2. BERGEN COUNTY & COMMUNITY FOOD BANK OF NJ TEAM UP TO DISTRIBUTE FRESH PRODUCE FOR THANKGIVING
Ridgefield Park, NJ – On Monday, November 18th the Bergen County Office of Food Security, in partnership with the Community Food Bank of New Jersey, distributed 90,000lbs of fresh produce to 40 food pantries from across Bergen County to support their Thanksgiving food distributions.
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3. NJ Sharing Network’s School Supplies Drive Supports Students in Newark and Paterson
(NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ) – NJ Sharing Network, the non-profit organization responsible for the recovery of donated organs and tissue for transplant in the Garden State, recently completed a successful Back-to-School Supplies Drive to benefit students in need in Newark and Paterson.
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4. NJ Sharing Network’s Live Healthy and Move Community Event
Vera Ames Park, Paterson, NJ NJ Sharing Network, the non-profit organization responsible for the recovery of donated organs and tissue in the Garden State, works throughout the year with community partners and grassroots organizations to improve the health and wellness of residents. NJ Sharing Network’s Live Healthy & Move ...
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5. Help Close the Summer Hunger Gap
Wegmans’ annual Fill the Bus/Fill the Backpack scan campaign aims to help food banks ensure kids have access to adequate food during school breaks. 
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6. PSEG employees prepare 500 hygiene kits for The Salvation Army New Jersey Division during National Volunteer Week
Union, NJ– As part of National Volunteer Week, the parking lot at The Salvation Army New Jersey Division Headquarters was bustling as PSEG employees generously volunteered their time to ensure that those facing disaster had a source of comfort.
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7. Northern NJ Community Foundation Awarded First-Time PSEG Foundation Grant for Green Infrastructure for Environmental Justice and Flood Mitigation Program
(Hackensack, New Jersey; January 2, 2024) – The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) announces the organization was awarded a PSEG Foundation grant of $7,500 to support the Green Infrastructure for Environmental Justice and Flood Mitigation Program. 
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8. NJ Sharing Network Hosts School Supplies Drive for Students in Paterson and Camden
(NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ) – NJ Sharing Network, the non-profit organization responsible for the recovery of donated organs and tissue for transplant in the Garden State, recently completed a successful Back-to-School Supplies Drive to benefit students in Paterson and Camden.
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9. Former Police Chief's Inspiring Journey
Frank DelVecchio's Keeps the Weight Off  & Embarks on 12th Annual Trek from Ridgewood to Ground Zero RIDGEWOOD, NJ – On September 9th, retired Fairview Police Chief and Ridgewood resident Frank DelVecchio will embark on his remarkable 26-mile journey from Ridgewood to the World Trade Center, marking the 12th ...
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10. NJ Sharing Network Presents Awards to Local Residents for Outstanding Volunteer Efforts
(NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ) - NJ Sharing Network, the non-profit organization responsible for the recovery of donated organs and tissue in the Garden State, recently presented Volunteer Recognition Awards to five residents for their outstanding efforts in supporting its life-saving mission. The awards were presented during NJ Sharing Network’s 2023 Volunteer ...
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11. Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey Donates over 13,000 Packages of Girl Scout Cookies to the New York Blood Center for New Jersey and New York Blood Drives
Girl Scout Cookies to be distributed to blood donors across New Jersey and New York
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12. Visual Artists Wanted for "Barrels O'Art" in Hackensack
(Hackensack, New Jersey; July 14, 2023) – The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation's ArtsBergen announces a call for ten visual artists and/or artist teams to design and paint murals on ten rain barrels in the City of Hackensack.  
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13. FORMER POLICE CHIEF CLOSES IN ON MILE 200
RIDGEWOOD, N.J. – Retired Fairview Police Chief and Run for Hope Foundation Founder Frank DelVecchio is 30 miles away from completing his 200-mile run across the State of New Jersey to benefit local food security efforts and youth programs. DelVecchio is anticipating reaching Cape May Point between 5 p.m. and ...
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14. FORMER POLICE CHIEF CONTINUES 200 MILE RUN ACROSS NJ TO FIGHT HUNGER
Completes 50 miles on Day 1 Continues journey today from Bedminster
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15. Former Police Chief to Run 200 Miles Across NJ to Fight Hunger & Food Insecurity
RIDGEWOOD, N.J. – On May 18, retired Fairview Police Chief and Run for Hope Foundation Founder Frank DelVecchio will embark on a 200-mile solo run across the State of New Jersey to fight hunger and food insecurity. DelVecchio will begin this multi-day venture at High Point State Park in Sussex ...
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16. FRANCISCAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CENTER OPENS REIMAGINED FOOD PANTRY SPACE IN FAIRVIEW
Fairview, NJ – The Franciscan Community Development Center of Fairview celebrated the grand re-opening of its food pantry space, which after months of renovation has been transformed into a client choice pantry model for the residents of Fairview, the first of its kind in the community.
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17. MET COUNCIL DISTRIBUTES NEARLY $10 MILLION IN FOOD TO 321,000 PEOPLE BEFORE PASSOVER HOLIDAY
NEW YORK— In the weeks leading up to Passover, Met Council, America’s largest Jewish charity dedicated to combatting poverty, distributed nearly $10 million in kosher for Passover provisions to more than 321,000 people suffering from food insecurity.
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18. The Community Chest Mobilizes Neighbors to Donate Feminine Hygiene Products
(Eastern Bergen County, New Jersey; December 12, 2022) -- For nearly 90 years, The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County has led the way identifying and responding to needs in the community. 
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19. West Side Volunteers Pack 10,000 Meals in Two Hours
RIDGEWOOD – Assemble and pack 10,000 meals in two hours?!
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20. Foundation Spotlights Food Insecurity and Donates Turkeys to Help People Experiencing Hardships
(Hackensack, New Jersey; November 21, 2022)— The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation's (NNJCF) celebration of National Community Foundation Week from November 12 through November 18 and National Philanthropy Day on November 15 highlighted the escalation of food insecurity in the region. 
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21. Stop & Shop Donates 1,500 Thanksgiving Turkeys to Community FoodBank of New Jersey Between Periods of the New Jersey Devils-Calgary Flames Game
CFBNJ President Carlos Rodriguez Took the Ice to Spotlight Hunger in New Jersey
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22. West Side Volunteers Pack 10,000 Meals in Two Hours
RIDGEWOOD – Assemble and pack 10,000 meals in two hours?!
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23. West Side Presbyterian Church Sponsors Service Project to Combat Hunger
RIDGEWOOD – Want to learn about the global hunger epidemic and be part of the solution? Come to West Side Presbyterian Church on Saturday, May 21 at 10:00 am for a community-wide service project where participants will package 10,000 meals in two hours for Rise Against Hunger, whose mission ...
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24. Green Day at Bergen Community College
PARAMUS, N.J. – An upcycle clothing exchange, food composter demonstration and discussion on beekeeping represented just some of the events that comprised Bergen Community College’s “EarthFest” celebration April 19-22 in recognition of Earth Day.
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25. OVER 1200 TREES DISTRIBUTED TO BERGEN COUNTY FRONTLINE WORKERS 
All Donated Trees Given Away PARAMUS, N.J. – Today, thanks to overwhelming response, over 1200 Christmas trees were distributed to Bergen County frontline workers including: healthcare workers, police officers, firefighters, EMT’s, and teachers.
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