May 18th – The Community Foodbank of New Jersey – Hunger as a Health Issue Award
The Father English Center helps thousands of people in need each week throughout Paterson.
Father English was honored with the Summit Medical Group Foundation and 6 other agency partners. This year, the Community Foodbank’s Blue Jean Ball focused on Hunger as a Health Issue and highlighted the importance of fresh produce and nutrition education in our work. Fr. English has worked with the Summit Medical Group Foundation to help combat diabetes through health screenings and nutritional education. Carlos Roldan, Director of Catholic Charities’ Food Pantries accepted the award on behalf of the Father English Center staff, volunteers, and community partners.