COVID-19, high unemployment, businesses, and schools closed, the first half of 2020 has left a mark on all of us. As we begin the next six months of 2020 we remain optimistic, ever mindful of the stories we are hearing in our community. During this pandemic,...
US News & World Report (3.19.21)The rise in child hunger amid the pandemic has been highest in some rich communities, which weren't as ready to cope as places that have long dealt with poverty.By Kaiser Health News, Contributor Laura Ungar March 19, 2021, at 1:34 p.m.Alexandra...
Englewood, NJ (March 5, 2021) – Center for Food Action (CFA) and Interfaith Roundtable partners, St. Paul's Church (Englewood) and New Hope Baptist Church (Hackensack) hosted two emergency food pop-up distributions this past Saturday, February 27, 2021, to help local families experiencing food insecurity.CFA has...
The rise in child hunger amid the pandemic has been highest in some rich communities, which weren't as ready to cope as places that have long dealt with poverty.Center for Food Action Receives Donation from The Valley Hospital to support Weekend Snack Pack ProgramEnglewood, NJ...
Volunteers to distribute food to area families in three service events, culminating in an online event with Mrs. Theodora Smiley Lacey. January 14, 2021, Englewood NJ- Center for Food Action and area schools team up to distribute free food to area families impacted by the COVID-19...
Hospital partners with Center for Food Action to feed families, support health needs As posted 12.1.2020 at: https://www.englewoodhealth.org/englewood-health-working-to-ease-food-insecurityAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the economic livelihoods of people in Bergen County and beyond, Englewood Health is providing resources and access to food through its new...
October 13, 2020, Englewood NJ – Center for Food Action has been selected as a finalist in the 2nd annual .ORG Impact Awards, which honors remarkable .ORGs and individuals positively impacting their communities and making the world a better place. The awards are hosted by...
CFA transforms popular in-person event into a virtual event, funding 9,000 snack packsSeptember 23, 2020, Englewood NJ- For the past eight years, CFA has worked to rekindle the unity that arose in the aftermath of 9/11 with Day of Service and Remembrance Weekend Snack Packing...
CFA in partnership with area hospitals -- Englewood Health, HUMC, Holy Name, Valley Hospital -- to provide restaurant meals to hungry residents.Englewood, NJ (July 2, 2020) – Center for Food Action (CFA) is pleased to announce the launch of the GIVE-A-MEAL Program. Initially funded by...
Bergen County hospitals today asked the public to redirect donations to the Center for Food Action, a move prompted by the hunger pandemic currently unfolding in New Jersey.A combined 150,000+ meals were donated to feed health care teams at Englewood Health, Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical...
Funds will be used to support COVID-19 emergency food and housing relief efforts for families and individuals in northern New JerseyEnglewood, NJ (May 19, 2020) – Center for Food Action (CFA) is pleased to announce a $400,000 charitable contribution from the Oritani Charitable Foundation along...
Funds will be used to support emergency food relief efforts for families and individuals in northern New JerseyEnglewood, NJ (April 14, 2020) – Center for Food Action (CFA) is pleased to announce a charitable contribution from Bramshill Investments, LLC, to help purchase and distribute food...
Funds will be used to nourish thousands of families and individuals in northern New Jersey.Englewood, NJ (April 10, 2020) – Center for Food Action (CFA) is pleased to announce a charitable contribution from the New York Giants to help purchase and distribute food to communities...
March 25, 2020, Englewood, New Jersey—Despite the cold and dreary day, cars arrived at CFA locations and left with food, smiles and friendly, socially-distant waves. In Englewood, Hackensack and Saddle Brook, Center for Food Action resumed distribution, on a reduced schedule, to help residents of...
Center for Food Action Update - March 18, 2020 from Patricia Espy, Executive DirectorGreetings. I hope this finds you and your families well and that you remain safe for the duration of this difficult and stressful time. It seems each hour brings new, often conflicting...
