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Food banks in Essex County provide help to those in need. How to get assistance, become a volunteer or make a donation. Updated Mar 16, 2021; Those who are food insecure in New Jersey can get help from local and statewide food banks. The need for assistance has increased greatly since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Here is a list of nonprofits and agencies that offer food assistance as a primary service in Essex County. A list of statewide agencies follows. These organizations are also in need of volunteers and donations; here are ways to volunteer and make donations. To add a nonpro...

How to volunteer and donate in New Jersey during the coronavirus outbreak (03/14/21) Updated Mar 18, 2021; Since the coronavirus gripped New Jersey last March, nonprofit groups and social agencies operating in the state have worked to help those who have been hit hardest. This resource guide features groups that work to help those with the greatest need. For those so inclined, there are myriad opportunities to assist the nonprofits and agencies do their work. Organizations welcome volunteers as well as donations of money, food, clothing and other goods. Information on how to contribute is de...

Two Arizona men travel to Texas to help with winter storm recovery Texas aid By Joanna Guzman | February 23, 2021 at 9:34 PM MST - Updated February 23 at 9:34 PM TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - Texas is struggling to recover from the devastating winter storm that left millions without power, running water and destroyed thousands of homes. Two men from Arizona who headed over to the Lone Star State say their goal is to get as many people back in their homes. “People’s homes are flooding left and right. There’s so much work the local companies can’t handle it all,” said Jordan Or...

COVID-19 is Impacting Emergency Food Access in RIce County Rice County Public Health issued a news release emphasizing the need for emergency food access due to COVID-19.  The contents of the release are below. "An effort that began in April of 2020 to address food needs among Rice County residents impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic is continuing, according to local organizers. Josh Ramaker, Rice County Public Health's Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) Coordinator, says the pandemic has had a widespread impact on the ability of many local residents to be able to afford to put fo...

COVID-19 is Impacting Emergency Food Access in RIce County Rice County Public Health issued a news release emphasizing the need for emergency food access due to COVID-19.  The contents of the release are below. "An effort that began in April of 2020 to address food needs among Rice County residents impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic is continuing, according to local organizers. Josh Ramaker, Rice County Public Health's Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) Coordinator, says the pandemic has had a widespread impact on the ability of many local residents to be able to afford to put fo...