The 5,000 Pound project - West Milford
We are partnering with the West Milford Presbyterian Church Food Pantry to collect 5,000 pounds of food for families in need in the West Milford Community. If you would like to contribute, please bring food items to the West Milford Campus on any of the drop off dates listed below.
Drop off dates:
December 19th
January 30th
February 27th
May 22nd
June 26th
Christmas food drive
for C.F.a. - Mahwah
This Christmas season we will be helping the Center for Food Action (C.F.A) in Mahwah stock up their pantry. We will collecting in a bin in our lobby by the sanctuary.
All donations are welcome, but here are the TOP NEEDS: 1) EASY-TO-OPEN CANNED SOUP
2) SHELF-STABLE MILKS (like Parmalat) 3) BABY WIPES 4) GROCERY STORY GIFT CARDS Dates Collecting: DECEMBER 5, 12, 19, 23
COMMUNITY Parent Seminar
ONLINE CAMPUS
"Navigating healthy use of technology and social media in a post-Covid world"
The Covid pandemic has accelerated the adoption of social media and technology use among young people. Be prepared as a parent in learning to be better educated and navigate this space to better prepare your children for success.
Be equipped with knowledge and skills:
- social interaction on social media and devices
- age appropriate uses of technology
- practical parenting tips and application
Guest speaker/author: Bryce Ashlin-Mayo
Easter Egg Hunt
WEST MILFORD CAMPUS
Hundreds of eggs with treats and prizes.
A family fun community event!
Be sure to sign up online.
christmas grocery store gift cards
MAHWAH CAMPUS
Collecting in box at church on:
November 29th
December 6th
December 13th
All donations go to the Center for Food Action (C.F.A.) who drop off gift cards to local grocery stores to help families in need.
Please note - No food items are being collected. Gift cards are preferred by C.F.A. due to COVID-19.
The West Milford giving tree
WEST MILFORD CAMPUS
Collecting toys at the church:
November 29th
December 6th
December 13th
Help support the Highlands Family Success Center "Giving Tree" by choosing an ornament with gifts to buy for Christmas for people in West Milford.
Summer Movie Nights
MAHWAH | WEST MILFORD
The Covid pandemic has left lots of families and children stuck indoors looking for safe outdoor activities. We were excited to host 4 outdoor community movie nights across both our campuses filled with music, glow sticks, and fun times under the summer sky with friends and neighbors!
Pizza Outreach
MAHWAH | WEST MILFORD
Who doesn't love pizza?
We sent over 65 gift certificates for a cheese pies to our church neighbors!
Yay for pizza and a fun night in many homes :)
Gently USED TOY DRIVE
MAHWAH CAMPUS
Let's spread some joy during this season of crisis. We are collecting gently used toys through June 24 for local families in need (toys in clean or good condition only)
Free Coffee for Health Care Workers & First Responders
MAHWAH | WEST MILFORD
Thank you Health Care Workers and First Responders! Have a FREE cup of coffee on us!
Monday - Friday | May 18 - 22
LONGFELLOW'S COFFEE
72A Franklin Turnpike, Mahwah, NJ
KRAKEN KOFE
1616H Union Valley Rd, West Milford, NJ
Helping Hands Errand Runs
MAHWAH REGION | WEST MILFORD REGION
If you facing a vulnerable health situation, need special assistance, are elderly, or are a family of a first responder that needs help with running errands. Or if you know someone that that needs special assistance, please let us know, we have a team of volunteers ready to help you!
- Pick up Errands: Grocery store, take-out food, prescriptions, essential shopping, etc.
- Walking dog, dropping off a cooked meal, social distance knock-on-door well visit, etc.
West Milford Food Pantry
WEST MILFORD CAMPUS
Food Pantry Partnership (May 4th - May 8th)
We've partnered with the West Milford Presbyterian Church's food pantry to serve people who need food in our community. Simply drop off the needed items at the West Milford Campus during the week of May 4th - May 8th and we will deliver them to the food pantry. If you have any questions please reach out: andrewm@theplantchurch.org.
Grocery Store Gift CardS
MAHWAH CAMPUS
Thank you for supporting the Center for Food Action by contributing gift cards. Together we received over $1,000 in local grocery store gift cards to help people get food they need during this difficult time. On top of that many people donated directly to the Center For Food Action.
Let's continue to support individuals and families in need in our community!
Click if you would like to donate directly to the Center For Food Action .
First Responder TRIBUTE
MAHWAH | WEST MILFORD
Thank you for all who submitted videos, kid's drawings, and notes of encouragement for the First Responders (EMTs, Firefighters, and Police) of our community.
Let's continue to pray for and encourage the first responders in our communities of MAHWAH & WESTMILFORD!
