EFNEP Middlesex County, Rutgers Cooperative Extension

11/17/2025

Rutgers Cooperative Extension Middlesex County EFNEP, hosts another class at Raritan Bay YMCA with educator, Mabelle, who prepares a hands on recipe with participants. Our recipes keep in mind to eat healthy on a budget. You can find our recipe son our website: https://efnep.rutgers.edu

11/17/2025

CODE BLUE- Tonight- November 17, 2025- New Brunswick

Due to frigid overnight temperatures, Code Blue will be in effect Monday, November 17, 2025.

Accordingly, the warming center now located at 6 Kirkpatrick Street will be open overnight between the hours of 7:00 PM and 7:00 AM. Please be advised we attempt to accommodate all guests, but space is limited. Doors will close when the center is at capacity, or 9:00 PM sharp.

NO FOOD OR DRINK PERMITTED.

Anyone in need of shelter or other social services is encouraged to call 2-1-1 for assistance. To support these services, please visit: www.cityofnewbrunswick.org/makeitcount

Regards,
ED

Edmund M. DeVeaux

Deputy Director, Human Services

Welcome to City of New Brunswick, New Jersey

11/11/2025

Rutgers Cooperative Extension Middlesex County Educator, Matthew, enjoyed teaching his program class at Greater Brunswick Charter School, about nutrients and variety of food choices. He completed the tropical smoothie recipe with the youth and Dr. Stacy Onofrietti, that the youth enjoyed the taste of while it provided so many nutrients. For future programs contact Dr. Stacy Onofrietti, supervisor at: stacy.onofrietti.phd@rutgers.edu

11/06/2025

11/05/2025

For our Middlesex County community members, WIC stays open, see below.

Despite the government shutdown, WIC remains open and continues to serve families in need.

The NJ Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program provides healthy foods, breastfeeding support, nutrition education, and referrals for eligible women, infants, and children up to age five.

We remain committed to helping families stay healthy and supported, even in uncertain times.

Click here to find your local WIC office: https://www.nj.gov/health/fhs/wic/participants/find-wic/index.shtml

11/04/2025

See what SNAP cuts will affect for you with this informative flyer shared by our Essex EFNEP Office.

IMPORTANT! See how the SNAP program cuts will affect New Jersey. More info in the comments from the Good Food Bucks.

11/03/2025

Mabelle, one of our educators from Middlesex County Rutgers Cooperative Extension made a delicious smoothie recipe for the participants of the Raritan Bay YMCA Adult Spanish Program. Our recipes are easy and provider various nutrients. Please visit our website for further recipes as well as this one at:
https://efnep.rutgers.edu/

11/03/2025

Here is a food pantry to help in Middlesex County called Elijah's Promise: 18 Neilson Street New Brunswick, NJ 08901

10/31/2025

If you are losing SNAP benefits or are in need of food at all, please see the lists below for areas in Middlesex County. NJ EFNEP wants to help you find food pantries and with the help of FCHS, these lists were complied.

10/31/2025

NJ EFNEP is here to help you find food as the SNAP benefit issues take place. FCHS has helped to create these lists. If you need food locations in Perth Amboy area please see below.