What do we do now? The last few years have left many isolated and lonely. No doubt the outcome of the election has left some fearful of the... Columns 04 Nov 2024 | 12:11
Food drive planned this weekend Bridge Marina, 89 Brady Road, Lake Hopatcong will hold its Christmas in July Food Drive on Saturday, July 27 and Sunday,... Home 22 Jul 2024 | 07:52
Artwork on Sparta food bags. Photo courtesy of Valerie Macchio. ( Photo courtesy of Valerie Macchio) Food pantries serving more people than ever In this post-COVID, high-inflation world, food pantries are assisting more people, from senior citizens to single parents,... Evergreen 18 Nov 2023 | 06:45
Between March 2020 and February 2023, SNAP Emergency Allotments provided a second monthly payment to recipients, either an extra $95 or bumping the monthly total to the household maximum, whichever was greater. (Sources: U.S. Department of Agriculture, New York State Academy of Dietetics & Nutrition, N.Y. Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance) Snapping out of it After nearly three years of providing eligible households with extra money for groceries, the final SNAP Emergency Allotments... Local News 28 Feb 2023 | 10:08
Inside the Sparta Community Food Pantry, now the gathering point for specific supplies to send to Ukraine. (Photo by Laurie Gordon) Local food pantry becomes collection point for Ukraine aid The Sparta Community Food Pantry is teaming up with Saint Kateri Church in Sparta to collect food and medical equipment to... Local News 07 Mar 2022 | 06:22
Project Self-Sufficiency volunteers prepare baskets for last year's Thanksgiving donations. (Photo by Laurie Gordon) Stressed supply chains complicate Thanksgiving for local food pantries Stressed supply chains aren’t causing gaps only on grocery store shelves. Some local food pantries are also struggling to... Local News 16 Nov 2021 | 11:00
Packing day for Sparta Ecumenical Food Pantry's Christmas program Sparta pantry holds biggest Christmas food giveaway in memory Sparta’s Ecumenical Food Pantry had a successful 2020 Christmas food giveaway on Dec.16 thanks to many volunteers and donations.... Local News 24 Dec 2020 | 12:37
Volunteers with the Sparta Ecumenical Food Pantry distribute food (Photo provided) Community steps up to help food pantry meet five-fold increase in need Almost every week of the year, the Sparta Ecumenical Food Pantry is open to people who need food and supplies. The organization’s... Local News 30 Jun 2020 | 04:26
