Nourishing Communities With Healthcare and Nutrition Services

Access Vital Nutrition Services and Healthcare Resources

Nutritious food and access to healthcare, especially preventative care, are among every person’s most basic needs. However, in many households, people struggle to put healthy food on the table or get to the doctor’s office for essential medical tests, screenings, and vaccines. 

Through our nutrition services, Norwescap works to ensure that every individual and family in our region has access to adequate, healthy food and nutrition education through our Food Bank and its partner network, as well as our SNAP and WIC benefits assistance programs. 

Every year, the Norwescap Food Bank distributes approximately 1.7 million meals through a network of more than 100 food pantries, soup kitchens, on-site feeding programs, childcare centers, senior centers, and programs for the disabled in Warren, Hunterdon, and Sussex counties. That translates to our programs providing healthy meals to 5,000 families monthly!

We also support health and well-being by connecting people to medical screenings, vaccines, and other healthcare needs and provide healthcare resources, education, and programming to support healthy lifestyles for people of all ages.

For local community members, Norwescap provides healthcare access and resources to a variety of services, including:

Cancer Screening and Education

• For eligible individuals, free breast, cervical, prostate, and colorectal cancer screenings.
• Education on cancer risk factors and early detection.
  

Vaccination Support

• Assistance with vaccine information and access.
  

Transportation Services

• Rides to medical appointments for those in need.
  

Senior Health Programs

• Classes and workshops to promote physical activity, manage chronic disease, and prevent falls.
• Medicare counseling and health insurance guidance.
• Friendship at Heart program offering home visits and calls to isolated seniors.
  

Volunteer Opportunities

• AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP program for adults 55+ to support community health initiatives.
  

Educational Healthcare Resources 

• Webinars and events on health and wellness topics.

Learn more about:

Food Bank

Norwescap’s Food Bank fights hunger and reduces food waste, serving over 27,000 food-insecure residents in Hunterdon, Sussex, and Warren counties.

SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)

We help eligible individuals access NJ SNAP benefits to afford groceries and improve their food security.

WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Nutritional Assistance

Norwescap’s WIC program provides nutritious food support for women, infants, and children up to age five, including services for fathers.

Health Connections

Health Connections offers free cancer screenings, vaccination support, medical transportation, and health education to promote the well-being of our communities.

Senior Health Programs

Norwescap’s Senior Services promote health, independence, and connection through workshops, home visits, Medicare counseling, and housing support.

Additional Information

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