NB C.A.R.E.S.

NB C.A.R.E.S. (Community Assistance Relief Events & Support) is an expansion of North Bergen’s Emergency Relief Program, which was created in response to a tragic fire in 2013. Over the years the program branched out into other avenues to help North Bergen residents in need. The program offers meals to the needy during the holiday season. NB C.A.R.E.S. works closely with the administrators of each school in town as well as school nurses and guidance counselors to make sure families are informed of the supplies and services we can provide to them and their children. We are involved in numerous community events and activities at which we provide refreshments such as popcorn, snow cones, and cotton candy.
The name change to NB C.A.R.E.S. reflects the growth of the program as we expand to include many new drives, events, and resources for residents of all ages. One of the vital components of the NB C.A.R.E.S. program is the Emergency Relief Center, which was launched to ensure we are prepared to help the victims of fires or any other disasters. The relief center is stocked with food, clothing, toiletries, bedding, school supplies, school uniforms, books, toys, etc. to assist vulnerable families in emergency situations. Stocking the center is a collaborative effort between the township, donors, local businesses, and drives.
Yearly Drives
The following is a list of our annual drives throughout the township. New drives are added periodically as a need arises. Collection drives for fires or other emergencies are not scheduled in advance.
Donations of clothing, toiletries, nonperishable food, school uniforms, school supplies, and toys are accepted at ANY time, not limited to drives.
- Back-to-School Drive
School supplies and backpacks provided to school aged students (collection August distribution September) - Thanksgiving Drive
Turkeys and trimmings collected for families in need (collected month of November distributed week of Thanksgiving) - Holiday Meals for Seniors
Meals provided for low income seniors for the Holidays (Thanksgiving and Christmas) - Holiday Food Drive
Full holiday meals collected for families in need (collected month of December distributed week of Christmas) - Holiday Toy Drive
Toys for children of all ages (collected month of December and distributed with meals week of Christmas) - Cold Weather Drive
Coats, hats, and gloves collected for children and adults (ongoing collection and distribution)
More drives are scheduled throughought the year as needed or appropriate. For up-to-date information visit NB CARES on Facebook or www.northbergen.org.
Subscribe to the email list: afocaraccio@northbergen.org
For up-to-date information visit NB CARES on Facebook.
If you are in need of resources, items, want to volunteer or donate, call 201-392-0229
Questions? Visit The North Bergen Help Desk