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Tree House Cares

Millions of Meals, Endless Hope

Our Work

We address insecurity and inequity in Essex County by providing essential resources to Newark NJ's most vulnerable populations.

Free Groceries

We provide free food to over 22,000 families and individuals every month.

Prepared Meals

Hot Meals

We provide 900 hot meals to Newark residents every week.

Blood Pressure

Healthcare Resources

We connect health and social services resources to people who need it most.

Blooms & Veggies

We help build sustainable gardens for Newark's neighborhoods and schools.

Blooms & Veggies Community Garden at Newark Daycare Center

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Blooms & Veggies Community Garden at Newark Daycare Center

Tanya & Matthew Veltz, 2022 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Honorees

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Tanya & Matthew Veltz, 2022 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Honorees

Tanya and Matthew Veltz of East Orange reach into communities and assist vulnerable individuals in North Jersey through Tree House Cares, a community health program that hosts health fairs and feeding programs.

Making a Difference: Tackling Food Insecurity

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Making a Difference: Tackling Food Insecurity

Steve Adubato is joined by a panel of inspiring entrepreneurs who are working to combat food insecurity across the state. Panelists include: Stephanie Glover-Wilson, Founder & Executive Director, Hunger Free - Unity in the Community Tanya Veltz, Founder & President, Tree House Cares Shenee Omuso, MAT, MA, CCC-SLP, Director of Education & Career Pathways, The Opportunity League 80822 #2559

Married NJ couple brings the meals in spite of coronavirus pandemic

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Married NJ couple brings the meals in spite of coronavirus pandemic

Friday, March 27, 2020 - Tanya and Matthew Veltz operate Tree House Cares in Newark, continue their work feeding the hungry in spite of the coronavirus pandemic. Barry Carter story. #TogetherJersey Michael Mancuso | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com The story this video goes with is here: https://www.nj.com/coronavirus/2020/03/as-coronavirus-takes-its-toll-shes-giving-everything-shes-got-for-struggling-neighbors.html

CNJ Statewide Conversation on COVID-19 June 3rd: Building Urban Resilience During the Pandemic.

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CNJ Statewide Conversation on COVID-19 June 3rd: Building Urban Resilience During the Pandemic.

Every Wednesday Creative New Jersey will be holding 1-hour briefings to help share news of the COVID-19 response in NJ as well as resources and information that are helpful to the social sector. On June 3rd, we welcomed Chris T. Pernell, MD, MPH, FACPM from University Hospital and Tanya Veltz, Founder & Director from Tree House Cares For more information please visit our website at www.creativenj.org

We need your help!

After 5 years, we will no longer be able to serve food and resources at our prior location. Without a new location, we cannot continue to serve.

Please make your tax-deductible donation today.

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