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Hoboken Food Pantry food distribution today
 
The Hoboken Food Pantry is distributing food today (Friday) from 10am - 12:30pm at the following locations in Hoboken:
 
1301 Washington (Hoboken Community Center)
124 Grand (Multi Service Center) 
311 Harrison Street (HHA Main Campus)
 
Residents can pick up pre-packed grocery bags at any of the locations listed. If you have not registered, you can do so at any of the distribution sites and receive a bag of food the same day. The next distribution will take place on Friday, July 30th from 10:00am-12:30pm.  
 
Family2Family Schedule:
 
The HFP Family2Family program is available for Hoboken residents in need of any non-food items. Items include (but are not limited to): diapers, wipes, formula, baby food, hygiene items, sanitary supplies, adult diapers, pet food, etc. at 1301 Washington Street (Hoboken Community Center). The next date for pick up will be next Tuesday, July 20th from 9-11am.
 
If you or someone you know is facing food insecurity please contact the pantry at [email protected].
 
To help support the Hoboken Food Pantry's efforts with a donation (monetary or wish list), please visit their website at https://www.hobokencc.org/foodpantry.
 
Residents invited to fill out dog run survey
 
The Hoboken Department of Environmental Services invites all members of the Hoboken community to fill out a public survey regarding hours of operation for dog runs. To access the survey, please visit www.hobokennj.gov/dogrunsurvey.
 
Hoboken Arts Commission extends deadline for art mural submissions
 
The Hoboken Arts Advisory Committee has extended the deadline for art mural submissions for Church Square Park and the Tom Olivieri Park (formerly known as Legion Park). The new submission deadline for artists is August 30, 2021 with selections announced on September 24, 2021.
 
The information previously shared by the commission is below:
 
The Hoboken Arts Commission is launching two additional mural projects at Church Square Park and at Tom Olivieri Park. The City of Hoboken, along with the committee, invite all artists to submit art proposals for these two projects.   
 
The theme of the commission in Tom Olivieri Park will be “Play”. The Committee is looking for age-appropriate ideas to adorn this park with an inviting and inspiring work of art for the children who use this park and the caregivers who accompany them.   
 
The theme of the commission in Church Square Park will be “Frontline Workers: A Time for Hope and Renewal.” The committee envisions this mural to honor the frontline workers who have helped up our city through the pandemic. The work can depict frontline workers figuratively or abstractly, with the theme of renewal and hope to be woven through the work, such as using a unifying design that includes flora and plant growth. References that tie the work specifically to COVID-19 and the pandemic are discouraged.
 
Selections will be based on relevance to the theme, quality of work and proven experience with similar type and sized projects. Artists must reference previous public art experience. 
 
Selected artists will receive a commission of $6,000 for the mural project in Tom Olivieri Park and a commission of $8,000 for the Mural Project in Church Square Park. Commissions include artist’s fees and materials for prep, painting of the mural and topcoat. All submissions should be family friendly. 

The committee invites interested artists to complete the applications by clicking the following links. Submission should include at minimum, a letter of interest, fully rendered design, a CV and photographic proof of a minimum two previous similarly-scaled murals.

Application for the Mural Project in Church Square Park: https://forms.gle/UEBLcKAhgYX6HQ6Z6

Application for the Mural Project in Tom Olivieri Park: https://forms.gle/5PFrLf4YdeSnoqqL8
 
For additional information, guidelines, timeline, and link to submission forms: http://www.hobokennj.gov/muralproject
 
Art Committee Advisory Board:
 
‍Chris O’Connor, Chair
Ralph Capasso
Lawrence Ciarallo
Geraldine Fallo
Diane Imus
Raakhee Mirchandani
Elizabeth R. Ndoye
Jon Vesey
Director Leo Pellegrini
Jen Giattino, City Council Representative