Community Responds to Call for Food Pantry Donations and More Department News

Officials reported Tuesday that the borough received a great response from the community towards the which had reached its lowest level of stock to date and needed replenishment.

Councilwoman Pamela Link stated that numerous donations came in from residents, organizations and churches which all helped restock shelves. Lincoln School donated a freezer which will be used to store meals from Meals with a Mission a group from Corpus Christi Church which cooks meals for the needy.

Between Aug. 1 and Aug. 15, 72 visitors received food and gift cards when available, Link reported.

The response helped replenish shelves but donations are always needed. Items such as  canned goods like soups, vegetables, tuna fish, cleaning products, paper goods, and gift cards in denominations of $5 or $10 can be brought to the Borough Clerk’s office.

The pantry is open from 9 to 11 a.m. on Mondays. Those in need of donations should call Robert Brady  at  201-288-4356 to register. 

In other department news

• Borough Clerk's Office - Michael Kronyak, borough administrator, will also serve as acting Borough Clerk in the weeks ahead, as Rose Sees, borough clerk, is out on temporary leave.
  
  
• Recreation - Twitter followers can now keep up with the Hasbrouck Heights Recreation Department programs. Follow @HHRecreation to get up to date recreation news and events.
  
  
• Health Department - A free adult vision screening will be offered on Tuesday, Aug. 30 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the department located in the municipal building. Those interested should call the Health Awareness Regional Program of Hackensack University Medical Center at 201-996-2038 for more information.
  
  The Health Department conducted its annual dog census between June and July and found 124 unlicensed dogs in the boroughs. The owners were sent letters explaining the borough's ordinance and reminder for rabbies shots along with a dog license application.