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Procuring Fresh Produce in Winter: An Opportunity for Discovery, Engagement and Learning
During the fall, Paterson Public School District’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program was an opportunity for kids to sample some of the best fresh produce New Jersey has to offer. United Way of Passaic County (UWPC) has played a large role in this effort to support local produce procurement, previously described here. But now it’s winter in New Jersey and the opportunities for procuring ... -
COVID-19 Vaccine- What You Need to Know!
On February 18, 201, Representative Mikie Sherrill from New Jersey’s 11th District (parts of Essex, Morris, Passaic and Sussex) hosted a virtual roundtable discussion with Black community leaders focused on the disparate impact of COVID-19 on our communities of color, and how we can most effectively address the barrier... -
Serving during the Weekends: Major Changes to Paterson’s School Meal Distribution
...increase in the number of meals distributed per week.
Continuing to provide and expanding the availability of fresh foods through programs such as the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, which United Way of Passaic County has been working closely with the district on, is an important way to increase access to healthy food. With respect to improving accessibility, the school district may ... -
Help Your Community with a Shot in the Arm!
...Susan Hanlon and Wendy Decker said that Atlantic Health Systems have been providing flu vaccination clinics for over fifteen years to the five New Jersey counties of Union, Morris, Sussex, Warren, and Passaic. This year, they have vaccinated over 300 patients.
The dedicated medical team included Nurse Solangel Patarroyo, along with Hanlon and Decker, and medical students Parastou ... -
“¡Ah, pepinos!” – Reflections on the Relaunch of Paterson’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program
...Paterson, this has meant incorporating fresh fruits and vegetables into the grab-and-go school meals being offered at its distribution sites.
As the Food Corps service member assigned to United Way of Passaic County, I have been working alongside the school district with managing FFVP, mainly entailing figuring out what and how much produce to order, and helping out cafeteria staff bag and ... -
Local Food Procurement in Paterson: Updates and Potential Opportunities
...producers in the vendor bidding process and offer more competitive pricing for local foods. United Way of Passaic County is currently leading the way in implementing such a program. It is because of the outstanding...nutrition with organizations doing critical work in these areas. I am now serving full-time at United Way of Passaic County in Paterson. Prior to Food Corps, my work revolved ...
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Diving into Policy
...over the last 100+ years, the University has expanded quite a bit and now also resides in the City of Clifton and Little Falls Township. These three municipalities cover two counties – Essex and Passaic. We also plan to review Complete Streets policies that are available online from other municipalities such as Hoboken, Cape May, and Philadelphia, and we will research other ...
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Good Food Bucks Make Their Debut!
...Food Buck partners: The Beth Green Greenhouse Farmers Market at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center (Newark) Blairstown Farmers Market (Blairstown) City Green Farm Stands, Veggie Mobile, and CSA (Clifton, Passaic, Bloomfield, Caldwell, Paterson) C.R.O.P.S. Markets (Communities Revolutionizing Open Spaces — Linwood, Atlantic City, Pleasantville, Wildwood) Greenwood Ave. Farmers Market (...
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Newsletters
...Guide; NJ ACES Action Plan; CIGNA grants; Grantee Highlights: Bridgeton Board of Education
January 29, 2021:NJPRF, Emergency Assistance Loans, Grant Proposal Workshop; Grantee Highlights: United Way of Passaic County
January 22, 2021:Making a Difference Award, Project Innovation Award, Bike Ped Resources; Grantee Highlights: Merriam Elementary School
January 15, 2021:Making a Difference ...
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