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"Partnering with our community to achieve stability for our neighbors in need" The Crisis Ministry provides hunger prevention, homelessness prevention and workforce development services to residents of Mercer County, New Jersey. HUNGER PREVENTION Through our "Client Choice" grocery-style pantries, customers make their own selections based on household size and up-to-date nutritional guildelines monitored by Food Services Director Mark Smith, R.N. and nutritionist. Fresh and frozen products are available as often as possible, and include weekly deliveries by Community Food Bank of New Jersey, Whole Foods Market, Trader Joe's, Italian People's Bakery, Mercer Street Friends Food Bank, and numerous volunteer food drives by groups ranging from the grassroots Yes We Can! organization to schools to congregations. Families receive an average of 35-40 pounds of food, a 3- to 4-day supply. HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION The Crisis Ministry helps to stabilize critical housing situations through emergency financial assistance to: • Renters facing possible eviction • Individuals and families in need a security deposit for a decent apartment • Households with a utility shutoff notice • Families facing foreclosure WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Our advocacy program includes weekly health and nutrition classes taught by a certified nutritionist from the Rutgers Extension program to help equip low-income clients with the knowledge to maintain health through smart food and cooking choices.