News from Project Self-Sufficiency

  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...

  Fathers are invited to boost their knowledge, improve their behavior, and learn the practical skills that will make them a better and more effective parent by attending free, in-person or online workshops hosted by Project Self-Sufficiency. Created by the National Fatherhood Initiative, the 24:7 Dads program focuses on five characteristics of nurturing and effective fathering and has been proven to transform families and communities. Twelve consecutive sessions will be held at 6:00 p.m. at Project Self-Sufficiency, October 7 th – November 13 th ; classes will be offered in-person and online. Pizza and childcare will be available for in-person attendees.   Recent studies have indicated that engaged fathers are associated with better outcomes for children, including better grades and fewer behavioral issues. The impact is identical across all socio-economic groups.   “We are excited to be offering the 24:7 Dads program to the community,” explains Project Self-S...

  Project Self-Sufficiency will host a free, online Family Law seminar on Thursday, September 25th, 7:00 p.m. Participants will discuss child support , grounds for divorce , court procedures , alimony , parenting time , equitable distribution of assets , and other topics related to divorce .   The presentation, which will be offered through Zoom , is free and open to the public; interested attendees should call Project Self-Sufficiency, 973-940-3500 , to register and receive log-in details.