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The Community Chest Donates to Tenafly Cares for Food Insecurity
The Community Chest awarded a grant to Tenafly Cares to residents in need experiencing food insecurity from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Community Chest presented a grant of $1,000 from its Coronavirus Emergency Fund to Tenafly Cares, a grassroots project helping vulnerable populations in the borough of Tenafly, New Jersey. Founded in 1933, The Chest, a nonprofit organization serving eastern Bergen County and headquartered in Englewood, New Jersey, works with area agencies providing support to people in need.
As the economy declined during the COVID-19 pandemic, food insecurity increased. Tenafly residents Andrew and Lindsey Till started Tenafly Cares with assistance from Tenafly councilman Adam Michaels and Mayor Mark Zinna to help residents in the borough. Contributions to Tenafly Cares support the purchase of dinners from local restaurants that are delivered to area residents in need. With more than 20 restaurants participating, over 3,500 meals have been provided to homebound senior citizens and families with children eligible to participate in the school's free and reduced lunch program. To date, the project has raised over $70,000.
"The coronavirus has impacted residents of all backgrounds in communities in eastern Bergen County. In Tenafly, vulnerable populations of senior citizens and children are experiencing food insecurity," said Dr. Shelly Wimpfheimer, Executive Director, The Community Chest. "The Community Chest's grant award to Tenafly Cares not only provides food to neighbors in need but also supports the business community with the purchase of food from area restaurants. Tenafly Cares is an amazing example of mobilizing the community in a time of great need."
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Funds to the Coronavirus Emergency Fund were raised through a special appeal to neighbors in the region. Contributions may continue to be made online. Send donations by check, made out to 'The Community Chest', to 122 South Van Brunt Street, Englewood, New Jersey 07606. Enter in the memo line, Coronavirus Emergency Fund.
For further information about The Chest, visit the organization's website or contact (201) 568-7474. Stay updated about the organization’s activities on Facebook and Twitter.