Montclair Drifters Deliver Meals to Local Healthcare Workers at HMH Mountainside Medical Center – TAPinto.net

MONTCLAIR, NJ – A local minority women’s group has pitched in to help feed healthcare workers at Hackensack Meridian Health – Mountainside Medical Center.

On April 13, Montclair Drifters, Inc., delivered 40 hot lunches to the staff in the hospital.  The lunches were individually packaged and consisted of a choice of vegetable or turkey lasagna, a tossed salad, Italian bread, bottled drinks, and assorted cookies.  

“This is a proud Drifter moment when we can support our local healthcare workers in the Mountainside Hospital ICU by providing meals prepared by Wood Legacy Productions, a local minority and female-owned business based in Montclair” said, Jamelle R. Straker, President of Montclair Drifters, Inc.

“This is just an example of how teamwork makes the dream work,” said, Monique Jenkins, VP, and Program Chair, “Our community service activities are collaborative, and when we see others in need, we do our best to address that need.”

The Drifters have been known to hold community service initiatives throughout the year. 

In 2018, the Drifters began donating hats to the East Orange boys basketball team through the Travel Rite program. They used to deliver shirts and ties, but saw a need to provide the players with warm headwear. This is an annual initiative. In 2017, the Drifters placed coats on poles around the City of East Orange.

VNA program which serves mothers in Irvington, Newark and the Oranges, they also volunteered to prepare and serve Thanksgiving dinner at the Salvation Army of the Oranges. 

The Montclair Drifters provide scholarship and small grants to community organizations throughout Essex County and to parts of Union and Passaic County, as  well.  Last year, the Drifters donated nearly $35K in scholarships and grants and they conducted a number of community based programs as well, primarily for women, girls, children and families.  

The Drifters are a group of minority women with civic, charitable, and educational interests who dedicate their talents to the enhancements of their chosen communities and the universal image of womanhood.