News from Project Self-Sufficiency

  Project Self-Sufficiency received a grant from the Acme Foundation’s Nourishing Neighbors Program . The funds will be used to help ensure that every child has access to a healthy breakfast. Project Self-Sufficiency offers free food and limited personal care products to Sussex and Warren County residents through The Food Project , Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Patrons need not be agency participants.     “We’re excited to partner with the Acme Foundation to help our community’s children start their days with a nutritious breakfast,” said Project Self-Sufficiency Executive Director Deborah Berry-Toon. “Together with the Acme Foundation, we’ll continue to tackle the ongoing food insecurity issues in our community.”   Project Self-Sufficiency relies on community donations and grants from local businesses like the Acme Foundation to supply free food to children and families.   The agency has distributed approximately 87,500 meals during the pas...

  Community members are invited to discuss tick borne illnesses and learn prevention techniques at a meeting of the Project Sussex Kids General Council, Wednesday, June 21 st , 11:00 a.m.   The presentation will be given by Juliette Bannister, Sussex County Office of Public Health Nursing.   Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, and babesiosis are just three of the numerous illnesses caused by ticks which can be found in grassy, brushy, wooded area or on animals.   Guest speakers will discuss symptoms, treatments, and prevention.   Project Self-Sufficiency staff will also provide an update on Project Sussex Kids activities.   The meeting is free and open to the public; advance registration is encouraged.   Interested participants are invited to call Project Self-Sufficiency at 973-940-3500 to register.