Varick Memorial AME Zion Church

08/03/2026

07/26/2026

Health Fair today until 4pm.

07/15/2026

SUMMER MEAL SITES IN BERGEN COUNTY
Children 18 and under can get meals and snacks during the summer at no cost at schools, parks, and other neighborhood locations throughout Bergen County!

07/01/2026

Bergen County Cooling Centers – Updated Information & Transportation Assistance

During extreme heat conditions, Bergen County offers several emergency cooling centers for residents looking for a safe place to stay cool. Transportation assistance is available for those who need a ride to these centers. for more info go to: https://nj211.org/nj-cooling-centers

Bergen County Administration Building

Address: 1 Bergen County Plaza, 1st Floor, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Hours: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Languages Offered: English
Phone: Main 201-336-7300

Bergenfield Senior Center

Address: 293 Murray Hill Terrace, Bergenfield, NJ 07621
Hours: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Languages Offered: English
Coverage Area: Bergen County
Transportation Assistance: Residents requiring a ride to a county emergency cooling center may call 201-394-2882.

Garfield Senior Activity Center

Address: 480 Midland Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
Hours: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Languages Offered: English
Coverage Area: Bergen County
Transportation Assistance: Residents requiring a ride to a county emergency cooling center may call 201-394-2882.

Northwest Bergen Senior Activity Center

Address: 50 Center Street, Midland Park, NJ 07432
Hours: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Languages Offered: English
Phone: Main 201-445-5690
Transportation Assistance: Residents requiring a ride to a county emergency cooling center may call 201-394-2882.

Southwest Bergen Senior Activity Center

Address: 147 Hackensack St, East Rutherford, NJ 07073
Hours: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Languages Offered: English
Phone: Main 201-935-8920
Transportation Assistance:
Call 201-368-5955 x1 between 6:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Emergency requests after hours may be arranged by dialing 201-394-2882.

Need Help or More Info?

For updates on cooling centers, transportation, or other summer-related assistance programs, please visit:
NJ 211 Cooling Centers – Bergen County

Stay safe and spread the word!

06/30/2026

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06/16/2026

What a an event, so much information and support. It was a place to express the struggles, wins and innovations of trying to feed hungry people. https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1BgG3GEy13/?mibextid=wwXIfr

06/11/2026

At the Annual Bergen County Food Pantry’s Summit we ran into one of our new partners. The Diabetes Foundation helps us share information on heathy choices, diabetes prevention, treatment and care. Didn’t expect to see a quote from Bro. LeMar one of our program coordinator.

We also ran into the Bergen County Health Services dept. that did the free flu clinic in the fall at our location. We are grateful to Supernumerary Rev. Charles for connecting us.

06/10/2026

Our Varick Memorial Food Pantry members are attending the 6th Annual Bergen County Food Pantry Summit, learning how to operate better to serve more souls. We even got okra seeds right on time for our upcoming urban micro farm. Shout out to Bergen County Executive James Tedesco and Bergen County Office of Food Security.