Stop & Shop Wyckoff Store Manager, John Encke, (center) presents a $2500 check to Jennifer Brady, Executive Director of Oasis– A Haven for Women and Children ( left) and to Grant Writer, Hamna Khuld. Oasis is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty through programs designed to feed, clothe educate and empower women and children in need.
The Stop & Shop in Wyckoff donated $2500 to Oasis – A Haven for Women and Children , a non-profit organization serving women, teens, and children living in need in the Greater Paterson area. “Stop & Shop has long admired the incredible impact that Oasis has on so many,” said Stop & Shop Wyckoff Store Manager, John Encke. “Oasis provides a safety net to those in need of assistance and we are honored to be able to help Oasis assist those who otherwise would go without basic necessities."
Oasis works to break the cycle of poverty through programs designed to feed, clothe, educate and empower women and children in need. Oasis serves over 600 women and children daily in adult education classes, workforce readiness training, youth development programs, and basic social services. Oasis provides the tools necessary for women and children to successfully move from poverty to self-sufficiency.
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“We so appreciate the support of Stop & Shop”, said Jennifer Brady, Executive Director of Oasis. “Stop & Shop’s donation will allow us to not only feed the hungry and address an immediate need but it also gives us an opportunity to offer families long-term solutions. We have successfully operated our Meals Program for twenty-one years, making a real difference in the lives of those who suffer from hunger.”
Stop & Shop has a longstanding history of giving back to the neighborhoods it serves with a focus on fighting hunger and helping children to enjoy a healthy lifestyle. The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company employs more than 61,000 associates and operates over 400 stores throughout New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island.
