PRESS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Buying One Bouquet Of Flowers Can Feed Those Who Are StrugglingNorwescap Food Bank partners with Stop& Shop Bloomin’ 4 Good Program PHILLIPSBURG, NJ March 2021- For most people, 2020 was a very difficult year, and 2021 has brought its own share of challenges so far. But sometimes it only takes a small gesture to brighten someone’s day, and this is where Stop & Shop comes in. Stop & Shop launched a new program, Bloomin’ 4 Good, in February of … [Read more...] about Bloomin’ 4 Good – Press Release
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Stories of Resilience: Nitosha
Nitosha’s Story “My life was at the bottom. I went to Norwescap for some food and never expected to become so involved. Now my life is in a totally different place.” Nitosha Y., a single mother of four, always dreamed of having a house with a yard where her children could play. She had spent most of her life living in shelters, staying with friends or residing in apartments. Last year, Nitosha lost her job due to COVID, and she started to get behind on her bills. She came to Norwescap … [Read more...] about Stories of Resilience: Nitosha
Continue ReadingCelebrating Black History Month and Read Across America
All throughout February, we celebrated Black History Month at Norwescap by sharing stories of Black heroes who helped to shape our country; hosting virtual events celebrating Black culture; and opening up dialogues with our staff and community members about the barriers experienced by Black Americans today. Addressing racial disparities has always been at the heart of Norwescap’s work, because we know that in America the challenges of racism … [Read more...] about Celebrating Black History Month and Read Across America
Continue ReadingPresidents Paving the Path Out of Poverty
by: Dawn Hartfelder, Staff Writer "The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much, it is whether we provide enough for those who have little." - Franklin D. Roosevelt A very joyous President’s Day to you and yours on this February 15th, 2021! Having just celebrated Valentine’s Day yesterday, you may have had a chance to ponder the things you love. If loving the work you do hit that list then here is an uplifting story of some of our … [Read more...] about Presidents Paving the Path Out of Poverty
Continue ReadingWhat to Expect During and After Your COVID-19 Vaccination
As New Jersey gradually broadens its eligibility for COVID-19 vaccination, the glimmer of a light at the end of this unrelenting tunnel is finally coming into view. But for many of us, that anticipation is tinged with uncertainty. The two vaccines currently authorized for emergency use in the United States, by Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech, are the first messenger RNA, or mRNA, vaccines. And while they were shown to be remarkably effective during their clinical trials, it’s been hard to … [Read more...] about What to Expect During and After Your COVID-19 Vaccination
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