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Learn about Nutrition, Get Free Baby Items

  Project Self-Sufficiency will host a special Baby Beginnings Fair Thursday, October 16 th , 1:00 p.m., to help pregnant women and parents of young children to access the resources they need to be successful.   The event will feature a presentation by WIC Chief Nutritionist Adaly Pe ñ a regarding nutrition guidelines for pregnant women and young children, along with free baby items, prizes and giveaways.   Participants will also learn about free and reduced cost activities for families, early childhood development, positive parenting techniques, and other topics related to early childhood health, safety and education. Lunch will be provided. Pregnant women and parents of young children are invited to call 973-940-3500 to register. The Baby Beginnings event is part of a series which supplements Project Self-Sufficiency’s robust programs for pregnant women and parents of young children, including home visitation programs, monthly Mommy Parties, and Parent Cafes. ...
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Parent Input Needed at Community Meeting

  Local parents are invited to offer input about their families’ needs, challenges, and concerns, as well as suggestions for upcoming events, at a meeting of the Journey Family Success Center Parent Advisory Board at Project Self-Sufficiency , Tuesday, October 14 th , 5:00 p.m.   Family Success Center staff will highlight ways the agency can address issues facing local parents and incorporate feedback into future programs. Dinner and childcare will be provided for those in attendance.   The gathering will also be available on Zoom; interested participants are invited to call 973-940-3500 to obtain log-in details. Advance registration for the in-person session is required.   “Input from parents is crucial to the success of the Family Success Center and we are excited about offering residents the opportunity to meet area providers, express their concerns about gaps in services, and identify strategies for moving forward,” remarked Deborah Berry-Toon , Executive ...

New Market-Style Food Pantry Opens in Newton

  Project Self-Sufficiency recently announced the expansion of its food pantry with a grand opening event featuring tours, music, and presentations from special guests. The agency’s new Nourish to Flourish market-style food pantry is part of the first cohort of Growing Healthy Pantries sweeping the state and reshaping access to food for those in need.   Food insecurity across the state has grown exponentially in recent years due to a variety of factors. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates that in 2022, approximately 994,800 people, including 262,260 children, in New Jersey were food insecure, translating to 10.7% of individuals and 13.2% of children who lived in home without consistent access to the food necessary to live healthy, active lives. In Sussex County, 8.4% of residents were food insecure during 2022.   In the last year, the Project Self-Sufficiency food pantry served 6,177 families, including 3,906 adults, 2,271 children, an...