June 05, 2014
Deloitte & CUMAC to Distribute Thousands of Fresh Vegetables to Community
Paterson, NJ — Deloitte will partner with CUMAC this Friday, June 6 to distribute over 14,000 pounds of fresh produce to the city of Paterson. This marks the third consecutive year the two groups are collaborating to turn Deloitte’s IMPACT Day into a day of healthy eating for the community.
The distribution of vegetables will take place from 9am to 2pm at CUMAC’s pantry located at 223 Ellison Street in Paterson. Assisted by a team of volunteers, visitors will be able to choose from a wide variety of vegetables including corn, collard greens, onions, spinach and cabbage.
“Our clients get really excited about the vegetables. They have come to look forward to the day and some ask when we’ll be doing it again. It’s a wonderful opportunity to provide healthy food to the community.” says Laura Purdy, CUMAC Assistant Executive Director.
For individuals who aren’t able to visit CUMAC’s building, volunteers will transport vegetables to different sites across Paterson. Distribution locations include the Federation Apartments, Brick Residence, William Hinchliffe Manor, and Oasis.
“I love the fact that we visit senior housing. So many of the seniors can’t get out to the pantry or the store, so we bring the veggies to them.” says Purdy. On Friday over 400 vegetable bags will be delivered to residents’ door steps. For those that can’t easily travel, getting fresh produce is a delight, says Purdy.
With over 1 million New Jersey residents now facing food insecurity, CUMAC staff members agree that the need for healthy food options is greater than ever. Facing record demand for services, CUMAC’s pantry is now serving more than 2,800 low-income individuals and families every month.
About CUMAC
CUMAC is a 501c3 non-profit organization with multiple programs dedicated to alleviating hunger and poverty in Paterson, Passaic county and beyond. CUMAC’s programs include a food pantry that serves over 3,000 individuals every month, a food depot that handles nearly 2 million pounds of food for a network of over 50 feeding programs, a disaster relief program, a thrift shop that provides high quality, low cost items to the community, the Pathways to Work program that offers job training to those seeking gainful employment, and Place of Promise, a permanent supportive housing program for the chronically homeless.
The distribution of vegetables will take place from 9am to 2pm at CUMAC’s pantry located at 223 Ellison Street in Paterson. Assisted by a team of volunteers, visitors will be able to choose from a wide variety of vegetables including corn, collard greens, onions, spinach and cabbage.
“Our clients get really excited about the vegetables. They have come to look forward to the day and some ask when we’ll be doing it again. It’s a wonderful opportunity to provide healthy food to the community.” says Laura Purdy, CUMAC Assistant Executive Director.
For individuals who aren’t able to visit CUMAC’s building, volunteers will transport vegetables to different sites across Paterson. Distribution locations include the Federation Apartments, Brick Residence, William Hinchliffe Manor, and Oasis.
“I love the fact that we visit senior housing. So many of the seniors can’t get out to the pantry or the store, so we bring the veggies to them.” says Purdy. On Friday over 400 vegetable bags will be delivered to residents’ door steps. For those that can’t easily travel, getting fresh produce is a delight, says Purdy.
With over 1 million New Jersey residents now facing food insecurity, CUMAC staff members agree that the need for healthy food options is greater than ever. Facing record demand for services, CUMAC’s pantry is now serving more than 2,800 low-income individuals and families every month.
About CUMAC
CUMAC is a 501c3 non-profit organization with multiple programs dedicated to alleviating hunger and poverty in Paterson, Passaic county and beyond. CUMAC’s programs include a food pantry that serves over 3,000 individuals every month, a food depot that handles nearly 2 million pounds of food for a network of over 50 feeding programs, a disaster relief program, a thrift shop that provides high quality, low cost items to the community, the Pathways to Work program that offers job training to those seeking gainful employment, and Place of Promise, a permanent supportive housing program for the chronically homeless.