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2021; Christmas Community lunches, dinners and more

Cover photo; first snow of 2016 at Second Reformed Church Hackensack. Now let’s start with; “The Center ” In Hackensack will have a community dinner, but it will still be “to-go” this year; Christmas Dinners are all to-go for the community at the The Center located at 120 So. River St. Hackensack and Christ Church located at 251 State Street : Hackensack; from 1:00 – 3:30 pm, both locations! There are other, some other flyers with other Organization’s dates, times and events! Also there are many other resources, funding sources and info listed below! Every day and night, the Center in Hackensack has community lunches and dinners 7 days a week. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, the Majestic lodge on First street Hackensack starting at 5 pm has free community hot catered dinners to go as well! If you are disabled and need meals on wheels in Bergen here is their info: CLICK HERE! Remember; Any event can change, cancel, modify their dates times and such. If you need to sign up for an event, Do so promptly as space might be limited.


More Christmas dinners and events to be listed shortly but just a reminder for now: “The Center ” In Hackensack will have a community dinner, but it will still be “to-go” this year; Christmas Dinners  are all to-go for the community at the The Center located at 120 So. River St. Hackensack and Christ Church located at 251 State Street : Hackensack; from 1:00 – 3:30 pm, both locations! Sponsored by Family Promise of Bergen County!


Grab & Go-Every Sunday at 5:30pm thru March 2022 (except 11/28/21 & 12/26/21)! Drive-thru the parking lot. New Hope Church!


**Center for food action is open but you should call or fill out the online form to make an appointment! Some of the food pantries also have clothing and other non food items like baby needs too!


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Need the newest rooming house list for Bergen? CLICK HERE for the PDF!


**ARE YOU A HACKENSACK NJ RESIDENT? DO YOU NEED RENTAL ASSISTAINCE? CLICK HERE!**


Do you know what code blue is? CLICK HERE!


NEED some Mental Health and addiction Resources? CLICK HERE! These day’s everyone could use some help!


Just a reminder of a couple free community lunches and dinners; Every day and night, the Center in Hackensack has community lunches and dinners 7 days a week. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, the Majestic lodge on First street Hackensack starting at 5 pm has free community hot catered dinners to go as well! If you are disabled and need meals on wheels in Bergen here is their info: CLICK HERE!


Funding sources:

The Bergen County Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) has been extended 

THE NJ-DCA PROGRAM PORTAL CLICK HERE! For the application; more info! CLICK HERE!

Hackensack residents back rental assistance program & “self declaration for Eviction immunity” (Downloadable Residency Self-Certifying Attestation Form) CLICK HERE!



Need the newest rooming house list for Bergen? CLICK HERE for the PDF!


Basic list of Bergen County’s food pantries CLICK HERE!

By the way, the pic to the right was from a cooking demo at the Wellness Center at 177 Hudson street Hackensack, you should check it out Tuesday-Saturday 1-5, formerly “On our own wellness Center! CLICK HERE to check out their other wellness Centers of CSPNJ


HERE ARE some other funding sources as well! The Bergen County Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) has been extended. 

THE NJ-DCA PROGRAM PORTAL CLICK HERE!

First; The Bergen County Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) has been extended 

THE NJ-DCA PROGRAM PORTAL CLICK HERE! For the application; more info! CLICK HERE!


If you need a basic food pantry CLICK HERE!


Have you seen our HRG Media group Meals on a budget series videos? CLICK HERE!

to the right, learn how to roast acorn squash, it is simple and like other squashes it is packed with flavor and nutrients! Meals On A budget Series!

Are you looking for other events, news and resources? CLICK HERE for the HRG News & Resources face Book page! Check out some pics on our Instagram page CLICK HERE!


FUNDING SOURCES:

**ARE YOU A HACKENSACK NJ RESIDENT? DO YOU NEED RENTAL ASSISTAINCE? CLICK HERE!**

The Bergen County Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) has been extended 

THE NJ-DCA PROGRAM PORTAL CLICK HERE! For the application; more info! CLICK HERE!

Hackensack residents back rental assistance program & “self declaration for Eviction immunity” (Downloadable Residency Self-Certifying Attestation Form) CLICK HERE!


**DON’T GET EVICTED. If you’re behind on your rent, you may be eligible for protection! YOU MUST: self-certify with the State to get protected. visit: http://covid19.nj.gov/renter!


Need help with most of the localized Back rent funding? Greater Bergen Community Action is the agency that has been filing the forms for several entities like Bergen’s back rent funding and Hackensack’s as well! you can contact them if you know someone who is not online as there are funds available for this!


NEED some Mental Health and addiction Resources? CLICK HERE! These day’s everyone could use some help!


Maybe you want to focus on Overall well Being, here are some Bergen County funded agencies that can help with Mental Health! Specialized Agencies;

What are Specialized Agencies?
A Specialized Agency provides a unique service specific to the needs of it’s target population i.e., housing, vocational and recovery supports.

Do you need some local Bergen County MH Resources? Here are some agencies you can check out! Remember if you need help with your MH or are having a mental health crisis in Bergen County call; 201-262-HELP. Do you know the National Suicide hotline: Call 1-800-273-8255 .


Want to be a part of the #StigmaFree Community? CLICK HERE FOR INFO!


Did you know that Bergen County Tech. Schools Launched Recipe Book for Food Pantries? CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS! They also made a couple creative Foodie videos using local food pantries!


For more resources like food pantries, the Resource guide has a list of Churches and organizations that are STILL giving out much more, like clothing, bottled water and more! (within the list of the food pantries)!


Here is some NJ Mortgage info for NJ.. https://www.state.nj.us/dobi/covid/mortgagerelief.html


Don’t forget the Free BC “Transit Connector”


**ARE YOU A HACKENSACK NJ RESIDENT? DO YOU NEED RENTAL ASSISTAINCE? CLICK HERE!**


Do you know what code blue is? CLICK HERE!


To download the HRG Community Resource Guide PDF; CLICK HERE !!


 If you are having a free public event or have any resources to share or resources that you might not know about but need please email CLICK HERE!


Be sure to “Like” and follow our HRG News and Resource Facebook page CLICK HERE!


Stay tuned for details on more Christmas Dinners, events and more…