1. The Community Chest's Fourth Golf Outing to Raise Funds for Nonprofits Responding to Increased Need in the Area
(Eastern Bergen County, New Jersey; April 4, 2024) -- The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County holds its fourth annual Golf Outing on Monday, May 6 at one of New Jersey's finest golf courses, Edgewood Country Club, located at 449 Rivervale Rd. in River Vale, New Jersey.  Golfers may join ...
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2. Table to Table, NJ’s First Food Rescue, Celebrates 25 Years of Nourishing Communities, Reducing Food Waste, and Improving the Well Being of Food Insecure Neighbors
Nonprofit Marks Milestone with an Action-Packed Year of Activities and Goal of Delivering 25,000,000 Pounds/Meals March 26, 2024 – Saddle Brook, NJ – Table to Table, New Jersey’s first food rescue, celebrates 25 years of nourishing communities, reducing food waste, and improving the well-being of food insecure neighbors.
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3. 2024 Bergen County Soup-er Bowl Collects 6500 Cans for Local Food Pantries
Hackensack, NJ – While the Kansas City Chiefs were once again crowned the NFL’s best after defeating the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl 58, a new champion emerged in the 2nd Annual Bergen County Soup-er Bowl – a team led by the students of Bergen County Academies and the ...
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4. BERGEN COUNTY CANSTRUCTION KICKS OFF AT AMERICAN DREAM WITH FOUR STUDENT-LED TEAMS FROM BERGEN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
East Rutherford, NJ –  County Executive Tedesco, the Board of County Commissioners, and American Dream announce that the Bergen County Office of Food Security, in partnership with American Dream in East Rutherford has officially kicked off Bergen County Canstruction 2024!
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5. Volunteer-Based Food Rescue App Celebrates Major Milestone of 2 Million Pounds of Food Picked Up and Delivered to Neighbors in Need
Saddle Brook, NJ, December 21, 2023 –Table to Table, New Jersey’s first food rescue organization, celebrates a major milestone of 2 million pounds of food delivered to hungry neighbors via its volunteer-based food rescue app, Table to Table I-Rescue.
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6. NJ Food Rescue Helps Reduce Food Waste in School Cafeterias Via their App-Based Program, Table to Table I-Rescue Lunch Program Available to Schools in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Passaic Counties
Saddle Brook, NJ, December 5, 2023 –If you have visited a school lunchroom lately, you know the amount of food wasted can be staggering.
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7. Bergen County Office of Food Security Announces 2023 Awards for Food Pantry Sustainability Grant Program
Hackensack, NJ – County Executive Jim Tedesco, the Board of County Commissioners, and the Bergen County Office of Food Security are excited to announce awards for the 2023 Food Security Task Force Sustainability Grant Program, following passage of resolution 1373-23 by the Bergen County Board of Commissioners. Awards were approved ...
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8. The Community Chest Launches Annual Campaign to Support Nonprofit Agencies Delivering Critical Services to Neighbors in Need
(Eastern Bergen County, New Jersey; November 27, 2023) -- The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County's 2023-2024 Annual Campaign is underway.  The campaign raises funds to provide grants to nonprofit agencies responding to rising need for critical services that are outpacing available resources.
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9. The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County's Supporters and Volunteers Thanked at Donor Appreciation Gathering
(Eastern Bergen County, New Jersey; November 24, 2023) -- The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County celebrated the contributions of donors and volunteers at the Donor Appreciation Event held at the Bergen Performing Arts Center’s Performing Arts School in Englewood.
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10. National Council of Jewish Women Kicks Off 31st Annual Stay-at-Home Fundraiser
Proceeds benefit women, children, and families in Bergen County and beyond throughout the year
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11. Max Horbund Art Exhibition to Benefit The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County
(Eastern Bergen County, New Jersey; October 8, 2023) – Bergen County artist Max Horbund will display his work in an exhibition, Expressions, at the Englewood Framing Gallery from November 4 through December 30, 2023.  A portion of the proceeds of the sale of Horbund’s art will benefit The Community Chest ...
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12. Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts Employee Wins Volunteer Service Award and $2500 Cash to Donate to Charity of Choice
Longtime Empire City Casino Employee and Midland Park, New Jersey Resident Justin Grasso, a Blood Donation Advocate and Regular Donor, Recognized for Commitment to Life-Saving Volunteerism in New York & New Jersey Communities 
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13. COUNTY OFFICE OF FOOD SECURITY NOW ACCEPTING 2023 SUSTAINABILITY GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATIONS
HACKENSACK, NJ – The Bergen County Department of Human Services’ Office of Food Security announces that they are now accepting applications for the 2023 Food Pantry Sustainability Grant Program.
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14. Paramus Woman's Club Food Drive: Nourishing Our Community
The Woman's Club of Paramus will be hosting a Food Drive to benefit the Paramus Community Pantry on Sunday, September 17th. The drive will be held at The Woman's Club clubhouse, W65 Ridgewood Ave, between Rt17S and Paramus Rd from 12 noon until 3pm.
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15. Celebrating 90 Years of Giving! The Community Chest Awards Grants Totaling $124,950 to Nonprofits Responding to Increased Need in the Area
(Eastern Bergen County, New Jersey; August 21, 2023) -- The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County awarded 24 grants, totaling $124,950, to nonprofit agencies responding to increased need in the community in Bergen County, New Jersey. 
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16. Table to Table Receives Grant from BofA to Support Alleviating Food Insecurity
Funding will help feed more hungry neighbors through both existing and new, innovative approaches to food rescue
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17. 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.
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18. 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.
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19. 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
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20. 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.
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21. 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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22. 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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23. 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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24. 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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25. 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.
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