Source: Jewish Voice NJ Among the many initiatives inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic, “Challah Back For More” is unique because it was founded by a mother-daughter team: Stephanie Weiss and her daughter, Jayda, 8. Together, the duo have raised over $1,000 to fight hunger in South Jersey by baking and selling homemade challah. Though only […]
Source: RLS Media Health Officials said Hostess Brands is voluntarily recalling the following SnoBalls® manufactured on March 13, 2021: Hostess Brands, LLC (”Hostess Brands“) has become aware that certain Hostess® SnoBalls® were inadvertently manufactured in the packaging for Hostess® Chocolate CupCakes and the packaging does not list ”coconut“, an ingredient in SnoBalls®, as an allergen. […]
Source: RLS Media Health New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) commissioner Judith Persichilli has released the following statement: “Out of an abundance of caution and following the guidance of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the NJDOH this morning paused the administration of the Johnson […]
Source: NewJerseyShoreOnline “Compassion Café” is a new nonprofit in Beach Haven whick will be making waves this spring and summer, offering jobs for adults with special needs and disabilities. The idea for Compassion Café began when the founders Erin Starkey and her aunt Sue Sharkey realized that there weren’t many opportunities or jobs for adults […]
Source: WHYY.org Food banks in South Jersey continue to see elevated demand one year into the COVID-19 pandemic, despite the lifting of some restrictions designed to stop the spread of the virus and a recent dip in unemployment claims in the state. The Food Bank of South Jersey, which is based in Pennsauken and serves […]
Sources: Brighton Bar NJ; TapInto New Jersey The weekend of March 12-14 2021, Minister’s Entertainment and the Brighton Bar in Long Branch NJ will host Foodstock3, their annual local New Jersey food bank benefit. Admission is $10 for each of six shows. Tickets are available online at TicketWeb, and should be purchased in advance due […]