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March 31st Food Drive for Linden Residents in Need

March 2, 2021 in Constituent Services
Mayor Derek Armstead, the Mayor’s Youth Commission, The Kanishka Foundation, the Mayor’s Office of Constituent Services, and Advanced Greek are proudly hosting a Food Drive for 200 Linden families in need.

Details
- To participate, you must register by filling out the form.
- Registration deadline is March 26th!
- Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event.
Pickup
- Pickup is on Wednesday, March 31st from 1pm until 6pm.
- Pickup is at the John T. Gregorio Center – 330 Helen Street.
Union County Mobile Testing for COVID-19 on March 2nd & March 4th

March 1, 2021 in Social Services
The Union County Mobile Test Unit will be visiting to offer free COVID-19 Saliva tests to the public. All tests are conducted on a walk-up basis; no car is needed. No appointment needed. All Union County residents welcome. Results within 72 hours.

Elizabeth
- Where: School #30 Chessie Dentley Roberts Academy located at 730 Pennsylvania Avenue
- When: Tuesday, March 2nd from 10am – 12pm
- More Details: Click here.
Roselle
- Where: Abraham Clark High School located at 122 East Sixth Avenue
- When: Thursday, March 4th from 10am – 12pm
- More Details: Click here.
Seniors 75 & Older Can Vaccinate Against COVID-19 @ Trinitas

March 1, 2021 in Social Services

See below information regarding Trinitas Vaccination Clinics. The next date available is Thursday March 4th at the Elizabeth High School Dunn Gymnasium. Please click here to go to the Trinitas COVID-19 Vaccine Waiting List Appointment Scheduler for residents of Union County. Trinitas will notify the individuals of a scheduled appointment as vaccine supplies are available and appointment slots exist. Please note that everyone must meet the eligibility criteria to receive the vaccine.
Missing Dog @ City Hall – Please Contact City Clerk's Office!

February 26, 2021 in Alert
At about 10:30am this morning, two heroic Linden residents saved the life of this beautiful Yorkshire Terrier when they saw him weaving in and out of traffic on Wood Avenue. They brought him to City Hall, where he is currently being taken care of by our City Clerk’s office.

Please contact the City Clerk’s office at (908) 474-8452 as soon as possible if you are the dog’s owner, or if you know how we can get in touch with the owner(s)!

I kindly request that when you see this post to please spread the word so that the dog’s owner(s) are notified. Thank you for your help!

– Mayor Derek Armstead
Food Distribution Event – Saturday, February 27th @ 9am – Location Change!

February 26, 2021 in Social Services
Please note that the location for this event has been changed from Kean University to Union County Vocational Technical School.

The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders, the Village Super Market of Springfield Township, and Gargiulo Produce are providing this drive through only food distribution event to all Union County residents affected by COVID-19 on Saturday, February 27th @ 9am.

Location
- Union County Vocational Technical School is located at 1776 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076.
Event Details
- First 1,000 vehicles will receive shelf-safe food, dairy and fresh produce on a first come, first served basis
- One food distribution per vehicle, while supplies last
- Please make sure to clear out the vehicle’s trunk prior to arrival to make room for food bags
- Bring one (1) proof of NJ residency, such as a utility bill, driver’s license, ID card, etc.
- Event will take place rain or shine
Click here to view and/or download the event flyer in English and Spanish. With any questions, or for more information, please email the DHS Action Line or call them at 908 558 2288.
Cooking With Your Child Challenge!

February 25, 2021
Free Tax Help!

February 24, 2021
Earned Income Tax Credit – A Tax Break for Working People

February 24, 2021
Amazon Warehouse Opportunities in Linden!

February 23, 2021
Emergency Food Distribution Event – Thursday, February 23rd @ 10am

February 18, 2021
City Hall Closed Today, February 18th, 2021

February 18, 2021
COVID-19 Food Distribution Event on Saturday, February 20th @ 9am

February 17, 2021
Spring Little Kickers Clinic

February 17, 2021
Spring Soccer League

February 17, 2021
African American Women Achievements – ZOOM Presentation

February 16, 2021