26. Kean University Student-Athlete Perseveres, Graduates Despite Personal Loss
UNION, N.J. — When Tymere Briggs-Perkins joined the Kean University football team as a freshman, the defensive lineman chose No. 90 for his team jersey, honoring his mother’s birthday on February 9.
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27. Feds Award Bergen $4.5 Million to Grow Agriculture Education
PARAMUS, N.J. – The federal government has awarded Bergen Community College a five-year, $4.5 million grant to help contribute to the growth of future food, agriculture, natural resources and human sciences (FANH) professionals.
by post on 06/23/2023 08:44 am - Story - 14,736 Hits

28. The Community Chest's 90th Anniversary Gala Raises Record Amount to Help Neighbors in Need in Bergen County
Summary: The Community Chest's 90th anniversary annual gala raised a record of nearly $200,000 to help nonprofits providing services to neighbors in need experiencing hardships.
by post on 06/17/2023 06:53 am - Story - 8,809 Hits

29. FOOD SECURITY TASK FORCE TO BECOME PERMANENT OFFICE
Announcement made at the County’s Third Annual Pantry Summit attended by network of food security partners
by post on 06/15/2023 08:57 am - Story - 6,205 Hits

30. NEW JERSEY REENTRY CORPORATION ANNOUNCE CULINARY PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BROOKDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND FULFILL FOOD BANK
JERSEY CITY – The New Jersey Reentry Corporation, Brookdale Community College, and Fulfill, the food bank serving Monmouth and Ocean Counties, announced the launch of The Culinary Training Program on Monday, June 5, 2023, for justice-involved individuals.
by post on 05/31/2023 09:08 pm - Story - 11,774 Hits

31. FORMER POLICE CHIEF COMPLETES MILE 200 RUN ACROSS NEW JERSEY IN 85 HOURS
RIDGEWOOD, N.J. – Retired Fairview Police Chief and Run for Hope Foundation Founder Frank DelVecchio completed his 200-mile run across the State of New Jersey to benefit local food security efforts and youth programs on Sunday, May 21st, reaching the beach at Cape May Point at approximately 7:30 p.m.
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32. COUNTY FOOD SECURITY TASK FORCE IMPROVING CONNECTIONS BETWEEN PANTRIES AND SERVICE PROVIDERS THROUGH TECHNOLOGY
Rolling out innovative client management software to pantries across Bergen County
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33. FORMER POLICE CHIEF CLOSES IN ON MILE 200
... 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 6 p.m. this evening.
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34. FORMER POLICE CHIEF CONTINUES 200 MILE RUN ACROSS NJ TO FIGHT HUNGER
Completes 50 miles on Day 1 Continues journey today from Bedminster
by post on 05/19/2023 04:36 pm - Story - 3,737 Hits

35. Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey Announces Expanded Partnership with Morgan Stanley with New Event Series in Recognition of Financial Literacy Month
Financial Wellness Series Will Teach Girl Scouts Lifelong Financial Literacy Skills
by post on 05/04/2023 05:37 am - Story - 11,295 Hits

36. Former Police Chief to Run 200 Miles Across NJ to Fight Hunger & Food Insecurity
... 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 County and make his way to New Jersey’s southernmost tip in ...
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37. 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.
by post on 04/27/2023 12:19 pm - Story - 5,777 Hits

38. NJSPBA PRESIDENT COLLIGAN’S STATEMENT ON “A PROPER TRIBUTE” PROCESSION AND SERVICE
WOODBRIDGE – New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association President Pat Colligan released the following statement on today’s procession and non-denominational service for the families of the 45 public safety officials who lost their lives during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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39. Table to Table Announces its 2023 Chefs Gala Honoree: Chef, Restaurateur, Author, and Community Advocate, Melba Wilson
Saddle Brook, NJ April 25, 2023 –Table to Table, NJ’s first food rescue organization, proudly names chef, restaurateur, author, and community advocate, Melba Wilson as its 2023 Chefs Gala Honoree.
by post on 04/26/2023 12:06 pm - Story - 6,982 Hits

40. Honors Students Stacking Awards
PARAMUS, N.J. – Five current and alumni members of Bergen Community College’s Alpha Epsilon Phi chapter of Phi Theta Kappa - the honor society of two-year colleges - have secured awards during the spring semester. From scholarships to leadership positions and even a publishing credit, each of the students has ...
by post on 04/21/2023 12:30 pm - Story - 9,566 Hits

41. 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.
by post on 04/16/2023 06:18 pm - Story - 9,157 Hits

42. The Community Chest to Honor Visions Federal Credit Union and Community and Young Adult Leaders
(Eastern Bergen County, New Jersey; April 12, 2023) -- The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County toasts and honors in person our neighbors and volunteers' contributions at its annual gala, Cheers to 90 Years. 
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43. The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County Announces 2023 Request for Proposals
(Eastern Bergen County, New Jersey; April 6, 2023) -- The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County (The Chest) announces its 2023 Request for Proposals (RFP) for grants.  This year, The Chest's grantmaking process focuses on a new set of priorities identified by our colleagues in leadership positions with local nonprofit ...
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44. Commercial Burglary – Jewelry store in Paramus
On Thursday, March 23, 2023, at 3:48am, Paramus Police received an activation of a burglar alarm at the Jewelry Exchange, 275 State Highway #4 W/B, Paramus, NJ.
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45. NJ Food Rescue Challenges Individuals and Corporations to Help Raise Enough to Deliver 1 Million Meals to Hungry Neighbors One Step at-a-Time with Table to Table’s Virtual Walk on April 1-30th
Get Fit and Win Prizes, While You Do Good Saddle Brook, NJ, March 20, 2023 –Table to Table, New Jersey’s first food rescue organization, is springing into action to raise enough funds to provide the equivalent of 1 million meals to food insecure NJ neighbors through its Table to Table ...
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46. Bergen Prepares Workforce for Cannabis Careers
PARAMUS, N.J. – Bergen Community College has launched multiple programs that will provide students with the opportunity to gain a foothold in the burgeoning cannabis industry. Financial research firm Morningstar, Inc. pegs cannabis as a $10 billion industry in the U.S. with the potential to rise exponentially in the coming ...
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47. TEDESCO DELIVERS 2023 STATE OF THE COUNTY ADDRESS
Declares the state of Bergen County is strong and growing stronger each and every day
by post on 03/02/2023 08:37 am - Story - 5,914 Hits

48. Inaugural Bergen County Souper Bowl Collects over 3000 Cans for Local Food Pantries
Hackensack, NJ – While the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles were making their final preparations for the big game this past Sunday, the students of the Bergen County Technical School District were hard at work collecting cans of soup for local food pantries for the Bergen County Souper Bowl ...
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49. Alfred N. Sanzari Family Foundation Announces Recipients of 2022 Spring/Summer Grant Program
$50,000 awarded to 13 local non-profits to support community-focused programs in 2023
by post on 01/11/2023 02:42 pm - Story - 25,053 Hits

50. Bergen County Food Security Tast Force Announces 2022 Awards for Food Pantry Sustainability Grant Program
Hackensack, NJ – The Bergen County Food Security Task Force is excited to announce awards for the 2022 Food Security Task Force Sustainability Grant Program, following passage of Resolution 1190 by the Bergen County Board of Commissioners at their Wednesday, December 14 meeting.
by post on 12/17/2022 03:50 pm - Story - 10,041 Hits