Father English Emergency Food Pantry in Paterson, Passaic County has seen an exponential increase in the number of families turning to them for food assistance since COVID-19 struck—from about 5,000 per…
read moreGrace Beyond Our Doors in Northfield, Atlantic County has remained open through hurricanes, snowstorms, and most recently, COVID-19, knowing that emergencies are when the community needs them most.   “People are hurting.…
read moreChildren are among those most heavily impacted by the lasting effects of the pandemic, as food insecurity among kids has risen by a shocking 75%. As schools, after-school programs, and daycare centers have largely been closed, many children have been left without their most…
read moreDespite the unprecedented health crisis and a drop in food donations, St. Cecilia Office of Concern Food Pantry in Englewood, a pantry that got its start in 1980, kept its doors open through the entire pandemic. “We’ve stayed open throughout…
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