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Guest Op-Ed Published in The Trentonian November 21, 2023 In the heart of New Jersey lies a shadowed reality that often goes unnoticed amidst our thriving communities—the silent epidemic of food insecurity. Mercer County, a region known for its cultural diversity and economic vitality, faces an escalating crisis that demands immediate attention. As the Covid pandemic recedes, we are seeing t...
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WE LOVE SUMMER INTERNS! THEY ARE HELPING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE! From Princeton Theological Seminary, we welcome Uzunma Bell-Gam, a 3rd Year Master of Divinity student who will be pursuing her Masters in Social Work degree this fall at Rutgers University. Before PTS, Uzunma attended Ocean County College, where she obtained her Social Sciences degree and then went on to Kean University where she re...
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Mercer Street Friends Food Bank In conjunction and for Arm-In-Arm Request for Quotation for 11’ x 11’ x 8’7” Leer walk-in freezer or approved equal. Location: installation will take place at: Arm In Arm, 1 N. Johnston Ave, Hamilton, NJ 08609 To download full bid packet, please click the following link: Quote Bid Arm in Arm Freezer 2023 Advertised Sealed Quote/Bid Contact Person: Sun Hae ...
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There has been a recent change in federal law that ends the extra temporary benefits known as SNAP Emergency Allotments. This means SNAP food assistance recipients will receive their regular SNAP benefit starting March 1, 2023. The minimum monthly SNAP benefit in New Jersey is now $50. A letter will be sent to affected SNAP recipients, informing them of their new benefit amount. Please click here ...
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In 2009, the West Windsor Community Farmers Market and Yes We CAN! began a journey to bring fresh vegetables to our neighbors in Trenton and Princeton, while supporting the farmers at the WWCFM.  The formula remains simple: visitors to the market make cash donations to the Yes We CAN! volunteers and we then purchase produce directly from the farmers.   As the Market closes, the van from Arm In Arm...
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Grammy Winner Dan & Claudia Zanes will be live in concert at Nassau Presbyterian Church on Saturday January 21st at 5 PM. Admission is a non-perishable item or monetary donation to support Arm in Arm's Valentines for Food 2023 Campaign. To learn more about Arm in Arms Valentines for Food please click here.  
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  Capital Harmony Works Concert  Trenton Music Makers will be holding their seventh annual Martin Luther King Day of Service Concert on Monday January 16th at 6 PM at Trinity Church at 33 Mercer Street, Princeton NJ. Admission is one non-perishable item or a monetary donation to Arm in Arm. Click here for the press release.  
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Arm In Arm is pleased to announce it has received a $5,000 contribution from NJM Insurance Group (NJM), one of the Mid-Atlantic region’s leading property and casualty insurers.  The funding will help support Arm In Arm's Hunger Prevention Program which provides vital hunger relief to the community. “Having the support of partners in the community like NJM is critical to our ability to be able t...
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I am pleased to announce that Cecilia Avila has become Arm In Arm's new Director of Hunger Prevention. A wise man once said that “a healthy body replicates its cells.” This is true not only of healthy bodies but healthy organizations. The promotion of Cecilia is a direct consequence of the healthy Hunger Prevention Program developed under Margaret Cowell’s leadership. Margaret faithfully served...
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After 16 years of faithful and prolific service, Arm In Arm's Director of Operations, Margaret Cowell is leaving Arm In Arm to serve another impactful agency helping people in Mercer County. During her lengthy tenure at Arm In Arm, Margaret faithfully served our community for over a third of Arm In Arm's history.  She has seen Arm In Arm move 5 times. As a person with deep roots in Trenton, Mar...
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