Coalition for Food and Health Equity

*Misguided Tequila Tasting at The Table JC*
Hosted by Juan Arboleda

Join and Coalition Equity for a tequila tasting!

Hosted by !
Where: The Table JC at 400 Claremont Ave, Jersey City
When: Wednesday, October 2nd at 6 PM.

Taste Misguided Tequila’s featured tequilas at a special price and learn about the craftsmanship behind Misguided Tequila. Each ticket includes charcuterie and a complimentary dessert from The Table JC.

It’s an evening of delicious drinks and fascinating insights you won’t want to miss!

Proceeds support the Coalition for Food and Health Equity, a 501c3 nonprofit that advances food security and health equity in New Jersey. 

Experience the beauty of Cooper River Park at the Joy Run! 🌳🌊 Join us for a scenic 5K that offers stunning views and a day of fun. Register now!

DID YOU KNOW?
That what kids eat in childhood can have long term effects on teeth, gum, and overall health?

In its second year, CFHE’s Eating Better Together program partnered with Essex County dentist and the Department of Health’s Oral Hygiene Division to advance kids’ oral health through healthful nutrition, education, and supportive resources.
Our program supported low income families in learning about healthy, nutritious foods to support oral and holistic health by providing free healthy meals, nutrition education, and resources to children and families building on their nutrition counseling sessions with their dental provider.

Read the full report at www.coalitionequity.org

Join the movement and be part of this transformative effort. Together, we can create a safer, more compassionate Jersey City.
Register for this and FUTURE CCRT JC Info Sessions at bit.ly/CCRTJC.

Register NOW! The Joy Run is the official 5k for the Coalition for Food and Health Equity.

Bring joy to those in need with each step towards the finish line.

We aim to raise funds to support the most pressing food security and nutrition needs of individuals and families across the Tristate, including emergency hunger services, care coordination, community fridges, and nutrition and wellness services.

We’ll start the walk/run at Copper River Park, NJ in Septemer 22nd at 9:00 am for hunger awareness month!

Register today: https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Pennsauken/JoyRun2024

LIST OF ESSEX COUNTY FARMERS’ MARKETS 🥬🌱🍇🍊🌯🍖

Check out the Food & Health Equity Coalition of Essex County’s list of farmers’ markets accepting benefits this season.

ABOUT FHEC
The Food & Health Equity Coalition of Essex County, NJ is a collaboration of 50+ organizations recognizing food insecurity as a key social determinant of health and working together across sectors and with communities to advance health equity and achieve collective impact. Visit FHEC online at: https://fhecessex.org

Sale Ends July 10th!
General admission tickets are $20 for Margaritas for Meals!

Join us for an evening of fun, connection, networking, and games for a great cause. A fun time that includes the very best in raffle prizes, margaritas, tacos, and bingo and prizes for each round! Proceeds benefit CFHE with your ticket purchase tax deductible.

Event Information
- Date: July 24th, 2024
- Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 400 Claremont Ave, Jersey City, NJ 
- Margaritas & Tacos by: +
 
See you on July 24th!

Hey fam,

Our family in Union Island, part of St. Vincent & the Grenadines were severely impacted by Hurricane Beryl, causing significant damage to residential and commercial buildings, as well as critical infrastructure. The island’s residents are in dire need of basic necessities as they work to rebuild their lives.

Our long time friend and supporter Gillian Sarjeant Allen at I Love Greenville ( ) who calls Union Island home, is coordinating a relief effort to provide essential items to those affected.

We’re seeking monetary donations and supplies to purchase and ship. Supplies needed include:
Toiletries and sanitary items
New bedding and sleeping bags
Non-perishable foods
Tarps for temporary shelter
Pharmaceuticals and medical supplies
Cleaning supplies
Toilet paper
Adult and children’s diapers
Baby formula

Donations can be made via CashApp $GillianSarjeantAllen

Or dropped off by contacting: info@radicalsolutionsnj@gmail.com

Funds will be used to purchase and ship these goods directly to contacts on Union Island. Your support, no matter the amount, will make a significant difference in the lives of those affected by this disaster. Thank you for your generosity and compassion.

Early Bird Tixs End TODAY for Boozy Bingo: Margaritas for Meals!

Tickets are on sale for Margaritas for Meals - Bingo Night! A fun time that includes the very best in raffle prizes, margaritas, tacos, and nine - rounds of bingo and prizes for each round!

Admission
* Early Bird VIP Ticket - $65: 4 margaritas, 10 raffle tickets, 18 bingo cards (2 cards per round), VIP swag bag, bottomless tacos, and a great time!
* Early Bird General Admission Ticket - $40: 2 margaritas, 5 raffle tickets, 9 bingo cards (1 card per round), bottomless tacos, and a great time!
* Just Bingo: Bingo cards can be purchased at the door on the day of the event. Purchase of bingo cards does not include bottomless tacos or margaritas.

Early Bird ticket: https://coalitionequity.harnessgiving.org/events/1795

Let’s have a fun time for a great cause! Proceeds benefit CFHE with your ticket purchase tax deductible. Learn more about Coalition Equity at: www.coalitionequity.org.

Food is a human right. Health is a human right. We fight for both.

With the end of the pandemic era, emergency safety nets providing extra food and living assistance for Americans, millions are experiencing hardship, confusion, and uncertainty. Since 2020, CFHE has been on the frontlines, supporting the needs of chronically ill Americans, the unhoused, and children/families living in poverty through our food assistance and case management services.

Our Ujamaa Cafe fridges are a lifesaving, data informed program meeting the needs of hundreds in New Jersey and Philadelphia. Anyone who needs food, especially healthy, culturally, and nutritionally diverse food options, deserves access to what they need regardless of their ability to pay. So we have launched the Ujamaa Cafe Fridge Fund. This fund is intended to sustain and expand the resources available through our Ujamaa Cafe fridges to help people most in need of healthful nutrition.

Help us ensure Americans residing in food deserts and low food access locations have access to affordable, healthful nutrition for their healthcare and food security by donating to the Ujamaa Cafe Fridge Fund. Your donation will help grow the fund at this critically important moment.

Donate today via link: https://coalitionequity.harnessgiving.org/campaigns/12511

to just last week when the Coalition Crew was posted up at 55th Anniversary Black Party sharing information about our nutrition and hunger programs, care support services, and ways folks can support and get involved! We can’t wait until next year.

St. Luke CDC is proud to serve the community.

Juneteenth is American history, legacy, and our movement for collective joy. Happy Juneteenth. We at CFHE remain steadfast in building a world steeped in justice, healing, repair and joy for the liberation of Black people for collective joy.

Happy Father’s Day!

The Coalition Crew wants to send a big Father’s Day hug to the dad’s, mentors, and all around father figures in (and outside) the Coalition Crew that have created spaces of hope, love, belonging, and health for so many in addition to nurturing to their own to being the next generation of awesome humans.

We love you and thank you for making the Coalition Crew magical everyday!

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We are getting ready for Freedom School 2024!

On Saturday, May 4, 2024 the 2024 Freedom School Staff held its first meeting. Pastor Kenneth Clayton laid out the goals and objectives for this year's Freedom School.

Freedom School will begin on July 8th. Look forward to regular updates and information leading up to our opening date.

"There's no school like Freedom School!"

For more information, please call 973-345-4309.


Children's Defense Fund

Afrotech has entered the chat!

Check out .tech latest feature on CFHE’s Ujamaa Cafe (): tech enabled community fridges that have reimagined food distribution, community investment, and entrepreneurial development. The future is now!

https://afrotech.com/dr-leeja-carter-created-a-smart-refrigerator-for-food-deserts-across-new-jersey

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Early Bird Tixs End July 1st!

Tickets are on sale for Margaritas for Meals - Bingo Night! A fun time that includes the very best in raffle prizes, margaritas, tacos, and nine - rounds of bingo and prizes for each round!
 
Admission
* Early Bird VIP Ticket - $65: 4 margaritas, 10 raffle tickets, 18 bingo cards (2 cards per round), VIP swag bag, bottomless tacos, and a great time!
* Early Bird General Admission Ticket - $40: 2 margaritas, 5 raffle tickets, 9 bingo cards (1 card per round), bottomless tacos, and a great time!
* Just Bingo: Bingo cards can be purchased at the door on the day of the event. Purchase of bingo cards does not include bottomless tacos or margaritas.
 
Early Bird ticket sale ends July 1st!

Let’s have a fun time for a great cause! Proceeds benefit CFHE with your ticket purchase tax deductible. Learn more about Coalition Equity at: www.coalitionequity.org.

Looking for Community Groups!!

We’re looking for a few more community groups/non profit organizations to vend at the Joy Fair on September 22nd at Cooper River Park occurring during the Joy Run 5k! Join in the Joy by vending at the event.

More details can be found here: https://runsignup.com/Race/JoyRun2024/Page/JoyVendors

Questions? Email [email protected]

Joy Run/Walk 5k Get ready for a day of joyful movement and collective freedom! The Joy Run 5k is an annual community event and community fair, inviting participants of all ages to move for our collective wellness, joy, and liberation.

Running for free? Now that’s a cause I can get behind! Put on your running shoes and join us in the Joy Run charity run. Let’s cross the finish line together and know that our run has made a difference in the world.

Follow the link in bio or scan the QR code to learn more about how you can join in!

📣 IN THE NEWS 📣
Everyone Should Eat: Nonprofit Leader Creates Healthy Option to Address Food Insecurity

Thank you Baltimore Times for spotlighting the Ujamaa Cafe () and all the love work at Coalition for Food and Health Equity ()!

Excerpt: “Grocery prices have gone up, making it harder for some people to afford healthy food. Dr. Leeja Carter started the Coalition for Food and Health Equity to help. She puts special fridges in low-income areas with healthy food for people to take for free. The fridges are stocked with items from minority-owned businesses. Dr. Carter also has programs to help kids and families eat better and get the care they need. She wants to expand her work to more cities to help more people. If you want to learn more about Dr. Carter’s work or help with her efforts in Baltimore, you can visit the Coalition for Food and Health Equity website or email [email protected].”

For more information about CFHE and Ujamaa Cafe visit www.coalitionequity.org

The Joy Run team is so excited for all the fun the Joy Run has in store for everyone. Show your support and sponsor what will be the best fun run around. Whether it’s a Joy Mantra Marker or a Joyful Joy Station, there are plenty of ways to be part of the Joy Run.

Visit our event page to find out more: https://runsignup. com/Race/NJ/Pennsauken/JoyRun2024

Celebrating Global Running Day!
Running brings us so many amazing joys, from improved health and mental clarity, to peace and that post-run doughnut spot! Today we join the running community in celebrating the many ways running brings us joy and creates a sense of community across the globe.

Join us this September 22nd to celebrate joy at the inaugural Joy Run at Cooper River Park! $30 to register and vendors wanted for the Joy Run community fair - see link in bio! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Let’s get ready run for our collective joy! 🏃🏽‍♀️The Joy Run 5K is an annual run and community fair that invites everyone to come together and move for our collective health and wellness.

Event Information
* Event Date: September 22, 2024
* Event Time: 9:00 am EST
* Event Location: Copper River Park, 5300 N Park Drive, Pennsauken, NJ

Join us this September to advance the ways we can strengthen our communities. Sign up, be a vendor, sponsor, or volunteer for the event – link in bio! 🤩

From the books to the bakery 😋

Karisma Riley, a 15 year old student baker from , left the Coalition Crew in awe with her delicious sweet treats at the Ujamaa Cafe ribbon cutting and launch (). With business booming, you can get your hands on her scrumptious goodies by following and emailing [email protected].
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Supported by and Wana Brands Foundation, the Coalition for Food and Health Equity officially launched its Ujamaa Cafe at Newark School of Data Science & Information Technology, marking a significant milestone for and . We are so thankful to all our supporters for making this happen and a special thank you to the Best Halal in Newark for the delicious bites! With this partnership, Data Science students can access healthful food options to support good nutrition and advance health equity.

Investing in Youth Entrepreneurs & Our Future Scientists
In addition, CFHE will be launching two exciting programs at NSDSIT: the Sankofa Youth Incubator Program to develop the next generation of healthy food entrepreneurs and our STEM for Good program that invites Data Science students to learn about the backend science involved in the Ujamaa Cafe and work as youth data scientists across the Ujamaa Cafes for the year.

Sustainability for CFHE is investing in our future health scientists and food activists, who will continue to close the gap on food insecurity and make more outstanding advancements in nutrition, health, and equity.

Relive the special occasion by taking a look at the event photo gallery: https://ujamaa-cafe-at-newar.coalitionequity.org/

Like. Volunteer. Donate - and continue to follow along on our movement for health equity!

IT’S TIME FOR BINGO WITH A SPLASH OF LIME 🍹🏝️⁠
Tickets are on sale for Margaritas for Meals - Bingo Night ⁠
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A fun time that includes the very best in raffle prizes, margaritas from , tacos from , and nine - rounds of bingo and prizes for each round! 🎲🎉💰️⁠
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** Admission **⁠
🎟️ Early Bird VIP Ticket - $65: 4 margaritas, 10 raffle tickets, 18 bingo cards (2 cards per round), VIP swag bag, bottomless tacos, and a great time!⁠
🎟️ Early Bird General Admission Ticket - $40: 2 margaritas, 5 raffle tickets, 9 bingo cards (1 card per round), bottomless tacos, and a great time!⁠
🎲 Just Bingo: Bingo cards can be purchased at the door on the day of the event. Purchase of bingo cards does not include bottomless tacos or margaritas.⁠
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EARLY BIRD TICKET SALES END JULY 1ST!⁠ Purchase tickets at: https://coalitionequity.harnessgiving.org/events/1795

Let’s have a fun time for a great cause! Proceeds benefit CFHE with your ticket purchase tax deductible.

The is a committed waymaking partner for youth health and development. The Coalition for Food and Health Equity & is forever grateful for DYF’s steadfast partnership, vision, and commitment for a healthier, safer, and food secure future for our children.

Read the full press release on how DYF is investing in New Jersey communities through partnering with local community organizations focusing on youth health and wellbeing.

Read full release: https://www.nhl.com/devils/news/dyf-1-1-million-grants-release

The Ujamaa Cafe at Marion P. Thomas Charter School is officially open! Supported by the Devils Youth Foundation and Wana Brands Foundation, the Coalition for Food and Health Equity launched the cafe program on May 15th, 2024.

This special occasion marks a new chapter for CFHE as they bring healthy food options and education to kids in a convenient and dignified way.

Relive the moment with photos from the event gallery! View the gallery: https://ujamaa-cafe-at-mario.coalitionequity.org/

Today we’re celebrating the amazing mothering energy that exists in all of our lives. On this , Coalition Equity is sending love to all the mothers out there, including those who are navigating grief, healing, and complicated emotions of loss. We’re here with you, sending you strength and healing on this day. We hope that this Mother’s Day is filled with love and that you are able to celebrate the ways in which you have experienced this energy in your lives.
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