News from Project Self-Sufficiency

Bucolic Frelinghuysen Township is home to a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility which has found itself on the front lines of the current public health crisis.   James Alexander Corporation (JAC) produces plastic applications, packaging materials and solutions used in a variety of industries, but its ability to churn out products currently in use by pharmaceutical companies has placed it at the forefront of the testing currently underway by medical professionals in their attempts to get the data necessary to re-open the local economy.   The company was founded in 1976 by Francesca Fazzolari (now serving as JAC’s Chief Executive Officer) and Alexander Davidson. “We manufacture products that our customers use to develop tests for the Coronavirus,” explains Dave Robinson, President, James Alexander Corporation.   “We also make products to test for strep throat and tuberculosis, as well as a couple of products that are used to test the fit of respirators. ...

Perona Farms announces Meals for Moms, an initiative designed to bring cheer to local mothers while supporting Project Self-Sufficiency.   Perona Farms will donate a meal to a mother who is a Project Self-Sufficiency participant for every Mother’s Day order placed on the restaurant’s website.   Orders can be made online at https://www.peronafarms.com/mothers-day/ .   Orders are encouraged by May 4 th , since quantities are limited.   Pick-up will take place at Perona Farms on Saturday, May 9 th , 10:00 a.m. – noon.   All donated meal distribution will be handled by Project Self-Sufficiency.   The Avondoglio Family, Perona Farms The prix fixe menu included Charcuterie, Jersey Girl Fresh Burrata, Greenhouse Salad, Country Bread, Blue Crab and Asparagus Quiche, Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Bar, Strawberry & Ricotta Mousse, and Rosemary Macerated Strawberries.   The meal serves a family of four; cost is $...

Project Self-Sufficiency recently received a grant in support of the agency’s food distribution program, The Food Pantry: Nourishing Our Neighbors, from the ACME Foundation Nourishing Neighbors program.   The food pantry at Project Self-Sufficiency offers free food and limited personal care products to Sussex and Warren County residents, Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.     Patrons need not be agency participants.   Funding from the Acme Foundation Nourishing Neighbors program is specifically allocated for emergency food distribution related to the COVID-19 crisis. Project Self-Sufficiency is welcoming monetary donations to purchase food, as well as the donation of non-perishable items such as canned soups and stews; canned fruits and vegetables; fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables; frozen meals; coffee; tuna; pastas and sauces; peanut butter and jelly; toothpaste; shampoos and conditioners; hair care products; skin care products; laundry dete...