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Paterson NJ, “Hunger and poverty are their own epidemics, especially during this critical time. With so many of our sisters and brothers struggling, organizations like Catholic Charities are a lifeline. Last Thanksgiving, we gave out over 8,000 turkeys and chickens to those most in need, and over 5,000 Christmas and holiday gifts. The support from the community is incredible and always needed,” said Scott Milliken, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Paterson CEO.
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Ridgewood NJ, Today Mr. Vito Bari, Branch Manager of the Blue Foundry Bank at 55 North Broad Street in Ridgewood, presented a $1500 donation from the bank to the St. Paul’s, Paterson, Food Pantry. The Pantry Manager, Kimberly Arias, was overwhelmed. The Food Pantry, which is just minutes from Ridgewood, will use this money to help keep the shelves stocked, a challenge that has been increasingly difficult during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many thanks to Blue Foundry!
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Ridgewood NJ, Thanksgiving dinners for most of us will be quite different this year. While many of us will be missing family and friends with whom we typically spend this holiday, most of us will likely not spend the day worrying about food. This is not the case for clients of the St. Paul’s, Paterson, Food Pantry. They struggle for food every single day. Please consider contributing to this ingathering next Sunday. All donated food will be brought to Paterson that day and distributed to grateful families on Tuesday. Anything you can spare will be very helpful.
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July 9,2016
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Ridgewood NJ, Social Service Association of Ridgewood and vicinity needs our help – the food pantry is in desperate need of personal items!
Most needed items are shampoos, conditioners, razors, body wash, toothpaste and any brand of detergent.
Any donations can be dropped off on my front porch, 135 John Street or I can arrange pickup if needed
Thank you for your generosity!
NOVEMBER 19, 2015 LAST UPDATED: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2015, 3:29 PM
BY DIANA OLIVEIRA
EDITORIAL ASSISTANT |
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS
When she was a first-year volunteer, Kathy Lops was “blown away” by the big production of Social Services’ annual Thanksgiving food drive.
Now, she is serving as co-chair of the “well-oiled machine,” as she describes it, this year.
