How to volunteer and donate in New Jersey during the coronavirus outbreak (12/20/20)
Updated Dec 24, 2020;
The holidays can be difficult for those coping with isolation. And, this year, the fight against the spread of the coronavirus has meant a necessary surge in social separation. For elderly individuals, loneliness can be especially difficult.
At Harrogate, a not-for-profit life plan community in Lakewood, isolation of the residents has been a concern of the staffers this season.
Kelly O’Toole, MSW, director of social services at Harrogate said, “COVID-19 has had such an impact on everyone, especially our seniors. The impact social isolation has on older adults can be detrimental. It not only affects their mental health but their overall well-being. It has been hard for all of our residents at Harrogate to have such a change in their routine both inside and outside of Harrogate. They’ve had to adapt to the ‘new normal’ which hasn’t been easy for them. Not being ab
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December 19, 2020 at 6:28 PM
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ The Essex County distribution of pantry items for those dealing with food insecurity will have special contents for the Christmas holiday. In addition to a variety of non-perishable food such as oatmeal, rice, fruit, peanut butter, jelly, shelf stable milk and canned vegetables, chili, soup and ravioli, residents also will receive a frozen turkey and a case of bottled water.
The water is being provided in partnership with the Newark Water Association. Items may vary based upon their availability. The emergency food boxes contain enough food to provide about 40 meals.
How to volunteer and donate in New Jersey during the coronavirus outbreak (12/13/20)
Updated Dec 13, 2020;
Since the coronavirus gripped New Jersey some nine months ago, nonprofit organizations, social agencies, community and church groups, businesses and individuals have worked nonstop to help those who have been hit hardest financially.
And, these good works show no sign of waning. There are countless efforts to bring food, clothes and, at this time of year, toys to those who are struggling to make ends meet.
Among this week’s events are a toy giveaway in Newark and a winter accessory distribution in Toms River.