Updated: Oct 7
On Saturday, October 17, 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00pm there will be an outdoor food drive in front of Prospect Presbyterian Church collecting non-perishable food items. Early drop-offs can be placed in the shopping cart under the stairs. To learn more about this program visit:
The donated food will be then taken to one of the Maplewood/South Orange Meeting Essential Needs with Dignity (MEND) food pantries.
Prospect will celebrate All Saints Day on Sunday, November 1st during worship. During this service a candle is lit to remember everyone who has died in the past year. If you would like to include someone who has passed during this time in the service, please send the name, date of death and a picture to office@prospectchurch.org on or before Wednesday, October 28th.
**Please note that anything received after the deadline will be included in the following year [2027].
Updated: Oct 7
Programs are available for those in need from the county and town. Maplewood's
Vulnerable Populations Outreach Coordinator, Taliah Jeffers has asked if we would share the programs available. Clicking the flyer will take you to a clickable document or the website of the sponsoring organization. If you have any questions please contact Taliah at tjeffers@twp.maplewood.nj.us. Maplewood has put together a comprehensive guide to get a lot of information in one place- find it here- Maplewood Community Resources.
Maplewood Offers several programs for resident seniors.. day activities or courses, free or low cost. Check out the programs on their website. SOMA Two Towns for all ages also has a variety of programs for people of all ages... their website can be found here.
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
MENTAL HEALTH and SUPPORT GROUPS
The Federal Communications Commission recently approved a new 3-digit dialing code, 988, for mental health crisis and suicide prevention.
The 988 line will operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for calls, texts, and chat.
Atlantic Health System has created a month filled with educational events, a six week meditation series, mindfulness calendars, gratitude journals, coping with color and many more resources and activities for all ages!
Please visit Cultivate Kindness | Mental Health Awareness Month 2024 | Atlantic Health to access all of the resources in English.
Please visit Cultivar la amabilidad | Mes de la Concientización sobre la Salud Mental de 2024 | Atlantic Health to access all of the resources in Spanish.
Prospect Presbyterian Mental Health Ministry Team
This New Year can bring many changes and challenges in our lives. It is important that we meet the events with support and resolve knowing that we are not alone. If you would like more information, we are sharing this information from: The Caregiver Action Network - "10 Tips for the Caregiver"
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
FOOD INSECURITY/FINANCIAL NEED PROGRAMS
211 New Jersey- the 211 systems is devoted to connecting people in need to the resources that can help. Call 211 any day, any time for confidential referrals to local health and human services assistance throughout New Jersey. You can also search the NJ 211 database
HELP IN PAYING YOUR UTILITY BILL
Individuals or families experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness can contact their county social service agency for assistance. After business hours, call 2-1-1 or visit NJ211.org.
SENIORS' RESOURCES
In addition, COVID information and help from the State of NJ is available. See the flyers below.. or visit the state website.
COVID SURVIVORS may find these resources helpful. Survivor Corps, St. Barnabas Post-COVID assessment and care , or COVID Care Mental Health Support Group
Flyers posted below, most with links to sponsoring organization, grouped by category: COVID Testing and Vaccines, Support Groups, Children and Family, Financial/food Needs
COVID-19 VACCINES, TESTS, SUPPORT, HEALTH
Get all of the COVID information you need from the NJ COVID website.
The State of New Jersey's COVID website suggests using an app on your phone to track your vaccinations... Get the DOCKET app information here.
ATLAS®, or Addiction Treatment Locator, Assessment, and Standards Platform, allows individuals with substance use disorder and their loved ones to do a free search for and compare participating programs using criteria such as location, services offered, and insurance accepted so they can find the best treatment for their unique needs.
