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Union County Residents Impacted by Tropical Storm Ida Can Apply for Food Assistance

Applications will be accepted for eligible residents from Monday, November 15 to Friday, November 19.

Linden residents impacted by Tropical Storm Ida may be eligible for food assistance through New Jersey’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or D-SNAP. The assistance is available to residents who are not currently enrolled in the SNAP program, and who meet income eligibility requirements. You may view and/or download the informational flyer in English and Spanish.

The application period for D-SNAP assistance in Union County will run from Monday, November 15 to Friday, November 19. Union County’s Department of Human Services, Division of Social Services has organized two intake offices that will be open to applicants during this period, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day.

The offices are located in the Union County Emergency Management building at 535 Laurel Avenue in Roselle Park, and the Division of Social Services at 342 Westminster Avenue in Elizabeth.

“The assistance through D-SNAP will provide some much needed relief, and our staff will work to ensure that eligible residents receive their benefits as quickly as possible,” said Union County Commissioner Alexander Mirabella.

“Picking up the pieces after a disaster of the magnitude is a community effort that enlists every available resource. I would like to thank the New Jersey Department of Human Services for their diligence in getting approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to apply D-SNAP benefits, and staff of the Union County Department of Human Services staff who worked alongside them to make this happen for our residents,” said Commissioner Sergio Granados, who is the Board’s liaison to the Union County Human Services Advisory Council.

To qualify for D-SNAP assistance, Union County residents in the impacted municipalities will need to show proof of identity, and proof of residency as of September 1, 2021 in the affected areas. Applicants must also show that they paid for disaster related expenses during the month of September.

Eligibility for D-SNAP assistance also depends on household income. To determine their eligibility, households must add their net income for the month of September to liquid resources, such as bank accounts. For example, if an individual’s net income for the month of September was $2,000 and they have $2,000 in a savings account, their combined income and resources for the month is $4,000.

For additional assistance, contact the Division of Social Services by phone at 908-965-2700.

D-SNAP provides food assistance to low-income households with food loss or damage caused by a natural disaster. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service must approve states to operate D-SNAP in a disaster area.

For information and updates on all Union County services during the COVID-19 outbreak, including free vaccination, free testing, emergency food distribution and other support services, click here. General information about COVID-19 is available through the New Jersey Department of Health here.

5th Annual Holiday Breakfast with Santa

Mayor Armstead, The Mayor’s Youth Commission, and Linden FMBA Locals 34 and 234 Invite Linden Families to the 5th Annual Holiday Breakfast with Santa

  • When: December 18th, 2021, from 8am until 11am.
  • Where: John T. Gregorio Center, 330 Helen Street.
  • Who: Kids ages 10 and under eat free, 11 and over $10 each. Proceeds to support “Miracles for Myeloma” Registration ends December 15th, 2021. For more information, please call 908-474-8493. Proof of Linden residency is required.

Registration for this event is closed. We are already at maximum capacity.

Vaccination Night Clinic

Mayor Derek Armstead has partnered with Super Health Pharmacy once again to provide Linden residents with both Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccinations. Walkups permitted, but you must first fill out the consent form online by clicking here.

Great Pajama Drive

School 10 is once again participating in the Great Pajama Drive. We are collecting pajamas in all sizes from infant to adult. For every pair of pajamas that is donated through the Great Bedtime Story Pajama Drive, Scholastic Book Clubs will donate a brand-new book to Pajama Program to give kids affected by instability a good night – for a good day!

The pajama drive is organized in partnership with Pajama Program, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and supporting a comforting bedtime routine for children affected by instability to help them thrive.

If you can help, pajamas can be sent to Fran Czylek at School 10 by November 29th.

We truly appreciate all your help for the children. Thank you!

Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway for Linden Residents in Need

Registration deadline was November 19th and was on a first come, first serve basis. We have reached our maximum of 200 families.

Mayor Derek Armstead, the Office of Constituent Services, Capodagli Properties, Shoprite of Linden, and SuperFresh are proudly hosting a Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway for two-hundred Linden families in need.

Pickup

  • Pickup is on Monday November 22nd from 2pm until 7pm.
  • Pickup is at the John T. Gregorio Center – 330 Helen Street.

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event.

LMPC Tutoring Program

The Parks & Recreation Department is now offering tutoring at the LMPC.

Purpose

  • To assist students from elementary to high school who need extra help beyond the classroom.
  • To give more one-on-one and personal time to help students succeed in the classroom.
  • To provide intervention in the form of tutoring and mentoring to address poor or declining student performance before it reaches a point where recovery would be extremely difficult or pose a significant challenge.
  • To provide alternative approaches to conveying concepts for students whose predominant learning styles are not adequately addressed in the classroom.

Details

  • The tutoring program will be held on Mondays from 4pm until 5:30pm in the community room at the Linden Multi-Purpose Center.
  • The tutors are students from Kean University.
  • Tutor and student attendance will be taken every session.
  • The program has started and will be run throughout the school year until final testing begins.
  • This program is free of charge to all Linden resident students.
  • This program will be monitored by recreation leader Rooks Crawford.

Expectations Of Students

  • Participating students commit to attend sessions, to be punctual, reliable and well behaved.
  • Not to miss sessions without notifying the program coordinator well in advance.
  • Students are expected to have their work ready and assignments clearly defined when arriving.
  • For more information contact Rooks Crawford at 908 474 8639.

Public Announcement – Union County Board of Commissioners Seek Input

Through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund provides a substantial infusion of resources to help turn the tide on the pandemic, address economic fallout, and lay the foundation for a strong and equitable recovery. Union County has an allocation of $64.6 million.

The Union County Board of Commissioners and the County Manager invite residents, businesses, and community organizations to provide feedback about their priorities. Eligible use of these funds require that programs and projects must be tied to one of the following allowable uses:

  • Support public health response
  • Address negative economic impacts
  • Replace public sector revenue loss
  • Provide premium pay to essential workers
  • Make necessary investments to water, sewer, and broadband infrastructure

Public input, transparency, and accountability are critical to Union County’s response efforts. The survey is available in English, Spanish and Portuguese by clicking here. To obtain a paper survey and answers to any questions, residents may call 908-527-4250 and ask for Monica Remelgado. A paper survey will be mailed or emailed to callers. The deadline to submit input is the close of business on Thursday, November 18, 2021.

Public Education Seminar for the Linden Hawk Rise Community Solar Project

Mayor Derek Armstead, The City of Linden and Navisun invite you to attend a public education seminar for the Linden Hawk Rise Community Solar Project. Community Solar is available to Linden residents. Find out how you can save up to 15% on your electricity costs at this virtual meeting! Click here to download the informational flyer for this event.