Union County To Supply Vulnerable Populations With To-Go Bags

Press release from the County of Union:

Dec. 30, 2020

The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders is pleased to announce the launch of the “To-Go Bags” program, aimed at ensuring that residents with disabilities and special needs have personal protective equipment and other essential supplies to help stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The To-Go Bag program will also provide assistance during unexpected winter emergencies.

“The winter storm season has added another element of risk to the COVID-19 pandemic, the To-Go Bag program will help ensure that our most vulnerable residents have the supplies they need to stay safe and healthy,” said Freeholder Chairman Alexander Mirabella.

The To-Go Bag program will provide residents in need with hygiene products, fever medication/pain relievers, batteries, and other critical supplies needed in times of an emergency or natural disaster. In addition, the To-Go Bags will also contain PPE such as masks as well as alcohol wipes to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

The To-Go Bags will be distributed by the Union County Office for Persons with Disabilities and Special Needs through a network of community partners and local agencies.

For more information regarding to the To-Go Bag program, visit the Office for Persons with Disabilities and Special Needs at https://ucnj.org/departments/human-services/opdsn/.

For information on programs and initiatives from the Union County Department of Human Services, please visit ucnj.org/human-services.

For upcoming Emergency Food Distributions, visit: https://ucnj.org/covid19/food-distribution-events/.

This press release was produced by the County of Union. The views expressed here are the author's own.