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The facts behind senior hunger

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Did you know that nearly 1 in 6 older Americans faces a threat of hunger or poor nutrition? Seniors Being Hungry is a Nationwide Epidemic Article by The National Council for Aging Care Nearly one in every six seniors in America faces the threat of hunger and not being properly nourished. This applies to those who aren’t sure where their next meal is coming from and those who don’t have access...
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Arm In Arm Strikes Out Summer Hunger with the United Way of Greater Mercer County

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Left to right in the photos above, Carolyn Biondi, Arm In Arm's Executive Director, welcomed UWGMC's Sandra Toussaint, President & CEO, and Tarry Truitt, Community Relations Director, for a tour and visit. During the July 26 visit, Sandra presented our summer 2017 food purchase grant of $5,000. Many thanks to the United Way of Greater Mercer County for vital support as we join forces to St...
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Christina

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Christina
A manager for 10 years at a telecommunications company, Christina was laid off from her job and is glad that the Crisis Ministry is here for her during a difficult time. Thanks to back rent assistance from our Homelessness Prevention team she and her children remain in their apartment. Through the Crisis Ministry’s Client Choice pantry, she has access to healthy food for her family. Thoug...
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Bringing the farm to the city

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Brian and Elyse from Farmers Against Hunger hosting a tasting during a busy day at the East Hanover Street Pantry.
A recent community health survey by the Trenton Health Team showed that more than 40% of Trenton residents feel it’s challenging to find fresh produce in their community. In some Trenton neighborhoods, that figure rises to 50%. Compare that to Mercer County as a whole, where only 16% of residents find it difficult to access fresh produce. Compared to the rest of Mercer County, Trenton can be co...
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