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FMC Newsletter: June 2021

Greetings!

Tackling Food Insecurity Together

In 2020, Feeding Middlesex County had a hefty goal of increasing revenues in efforts to meet the challenges of COVID19 and increased food insecurity needs in the form of cash donations, in-kind donations, and grants. Through YOUR assistance, FMC exceeded $500,000 and WE were able to assist those struggling in OUR County.

As we look forward into 2021, it is very likely that OUR food insecurity crisis will far outlast the health crisis and the economic impact of the pandemic will have a long lasting impact on OUR most vulnerable populations in Middlesex County.

Feeding Middlesex County plans continue to seek partnerships to expand our base of support as we strive to achieve OUR vision to eliminate food insecurity in Middlesex County.

But WE NEED YOUR ASSISTANCE. Here are some ways to make a difference:

Volunteer at an Upcoming Event --> Sign Up NOW
Donate while you Shop on Amazon --> Connect with Amazon Smile
Celebrate with a Fundraiser --> Set up a Facebook Fundraiser

Dine Below the Line - What a Night!

What a way to kick off June...with DINE BELOW THE LINE'S first-ever virtual edition showcasing local chefs as they prepared recipes on a budget.

Host Sharon Gordon, started off the night in enthusiastic fashion by introducing the judges, Chairman of Feeding Middlesex County's board, Kevin Hoagland, New Brunswick's Keith Jones, II, and 1450 WCTC-AM's radio anchor Racquel Williams.

Then off to the races for the chefs from around the County to prepare a meal using ingredients found at your local food pantry. Here were your celebrity chefs for the evening:

Chef Cathy representing St. Peter's Spotswood

Chef Doug, Chef Glen and Chef Matthew representing Team Piscataway

Chef Jackie and Chef Carolina representing Team New Brunswick

Chef Pearl representing Promise Culinary School

After watching four amazing dishes and the comical commentary, it was down to a nail bitter on the winners of the night for two possible awards; judge's choice and people's choice.

Congratulations to Cathy Decker on winning the judge's choice award. Congratulations to Chefs Jackie and Carolina from Team New Brunswick for capturing the people’s choice vote!

This event could not have been pulled off the way it did without our sponsor, Northfield Bank. Thank you for all your support!

If you missed the event, check out the video above or this YouTube link.

And if you are in the mood to test out your cooking skills, download a copy of the RECIPE BOOK to catch all the excitement from Dine Below the Line 2021.

We hope we can join together in person for the 2022 Dine Below the Line!

Dine To Donate Recap

Thank you to Fiddleheads Restaurant in Jamesburg for hosting our recent Dine to Donate event on June 10th where a portion of the total food and beverage purchases were donated to Feeding Middlesex County.

We want to thank those diners for being part of the event and those who have pledged to match the donations.

The money raised is much appreciated and assists us with our mission to serve, support and care for the citizens of Middlesex County.

If you are a restaurant interested in being part of the next Dine to Donate event, please reach out to us at feedingmiddlesexcounty@gmail.com.

Before you go..... Upcoming Events!!!!!

Keep your eyes on your inbox because we have a couple July and Summer events to tell you about. But, if you haven't already heard, here's a little sneak peek...

Music in the Park Series

Weekly Free Concert Series in South Amboy & Edison

MCFOODS and Feeding Middlesex County will be present collecting food and monetary donations for the benefit of County residents in need of assistance.

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