FCHS Gloucester County, Rutgers Cooperative Extension

03/21/2026

Yum!! Who’s hungry?!!

03/18/2026

Join Somerset County FCHS Educator Shailja Mathur, M.S., M.Ed., RDN tomorrow, Wednesday March 18th at 12:30pm as she discusses Your Plate Has Power- Discover it this March for National Nutrition Month. This presentation will introduce the National Nutrition month theme " Discover the power of Nutrition". Audiences will get ideas for behavior change and we will do some myth bursting. The presentation will connect food to health outcomes like diabetes, heart health and weight management.
Register today: https://go.rutgers.edu/y4tubin5

03/14/2026

03/12/2026

🚨 Gloucester County to Host NJ Disaster Response Crisis Counselor Training

Gloucester County will host the In-Person NJ Disaster Response Crisis Counselor (NJDRCC) Initial Training Series from March 16–18 at Rowan College of South Jersey.

Gloucester County residents 18 years and older who are interested in disaster mental health are encouraged to participate in this 3-day training series, where attendees will complete the required classes to become a certified NJDRCC in Gloucester County.

This training provides an important opportunity for residents to learn how to support individuals and communities during times of crisis and disaster.

For more information about the classes or certification, please contact Dr. Becky DiLisciandro at 856-384-6889.

03/06/2026

Join Us March 24: Virtual Hands-On Session to Get Your Pantry, Non-profit, or Agency Listed on FindHelp

FindHelp is a free, confidential, nationwide online platform that connects individuals with local social and essential services, including food pantries, housing, healthcare, and financial assistance. Users simply enter their ZIP code to locate nearby resources—no account required. During this session, our Inspira Health partners will help ensure that your pantry, non-profit, or agency are accurately listed in the FindHelp database.
Microsoft Teams Meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2914218141682?p=Zm3kedY4pBgJciWufq
Meeting ID: 291 421 814 168 2
Passcode: cC6JF3iA

Commissioner Matt Weng United Way of Gloucester County Gloucester County Wire Community Foundation of South Jersey

03/05/2026

Looking for a quick midweek boost for your health and wellness? 🌿

Join us for Wellness Wednesdays with FCHS — a free webinar series featuring practical tips and expert insights on nutrition, health, and healthy living from Rutgers Cooperative Extension’s Department of Family & Community Health Sciences.

✨ What to expect:
• Expert-led wellness topics
• Practical strategies you can use right away
• A convenient 30–45 minute session during your lunch break

📅 Wednesdays | 12:30 p.m. | Live on Zoom

These sessions are perfect for community members, clients, educators, and anyone interested in living healthier. Feel free to join us yourself or share with your networks!

💻 Join from any computer, tablet, or smartphone with speakers.

🔗 Registration is required:
https://extension.rutgers.edu/wellness-wednesdays

Gloucester County NJ Gloucester Co. Board of Agriculture Commissioner Matt Weng Rutgers Cooperative Extension

This series will walk you through the easy steps that you can take to add positive health behaviors into your day.

02/27/2026

Attention school nutrition and school garden enthusiasts! This looks like an excellent program. There are two locally: Blackwood and Vineland.
Gloucester Co. Board of Agriculture

02/23/2026

🚐 Bringing Care Closer to You! 🩺

The Gloucester County WIC & Nursing Mobile Van is hitting the road to make important health services more accessible for families in our community!

📍 Second Baptist Church - 1540 Swedesboro Avenue, Paulsboro

🕘 Fridays | 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Services Available:
• WIC certification measurements
• Lost card replacement
• Benefit issuance
• Blood pressure screenings
• Glucose & cholesterol screenings

📅 Upcoming dates include Feb. 27, March 27, April 24, May 29, June 26 and continuing monthly through December.

Schedule an appointment: (856) 423-7160
Text: 85511
Learn more: https://www.gloucestercountynj.gov/669/Women-Infants-Children-WIC

Convenient, local, and focused on keeping Gloucester County families healthy — stop by and take advantage of these helpful services! 💙

02/19/2026

02/05/2026

Sharing for our friends at the Gloucester County NJ Health Department.

02/05/2026

This Tuesday at the Logan Branch Library, Understanding Dementia is a program designed to provide a comprehensive overview of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Alzheimer’s New Jersey will discuss the various stages of Alzheimer’s disease, the process of getting a diagnosis, strategies for caring for someone with dementia, and much more.
🗓️ When: Tuesday February 3rd at 1:00 PM
📍 Where: Logan Branch Library