(MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ) -- On Friday, August 9, 2024, Middlesex County Commissioner Charles Kenny and REPLENISH Director Jennifer Apostol presented East Brunswick Resident and Eagle Scout Cole Philipczak with a formal resolution recognizing his Eagle Scout Service Project for REPLENISH.

Working with REPLENISH, Cole planned, fundraised, shopped for, and led a team to construct three 3-foot x 3-foot shadowbox displays and curated material to fill the boxes initially. The shadowboxes will showcase the work of REPLENISH and provide information about its history and impact. REPLENISH can change the material on display to reflect current events or happenings, and over the long term, it will be used to create attention and awareness for visitors.

This year, REPLENISH commemorates 30 years of serving county residents with the “REPLENISH 30 for 30 Challenge,” a quarterly food drive designed to increase awareness of food insecurity. The challenge asks groups to donate 30 items from their list of high-demand foods once per quarter. The next month for this challenge is October. The challenge intends to bring awareness to food insecurity, a year-round issue, during months when donations may not be top-of-mind.

For more on REPLENISH, visit middlesexcountynj.gov/REPLENISH.

Middlesex County is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies, three universities, 19 park systems, and world-class healthcare and research facilities making it one of the nation’s most dynamic regions and a leader in technology, transportation, the arts, and food innovation. As one of the most diverse populations in the country, Middlesex County is home to over 860,000 residents living throughout 25 municipalities. The County's award-winning Middlesex County Magnet Schools system and two-year Middlesex College uphold its position as #1 in the state for best schools, offering secondary and postsecondary education and workforce development programs that create a unique ecosystem where opportunities abound. Conveniently located between New York and Philadelphia, Middlesex County is a leading destination for businesses and residents alike to live, work, and play – and has been since the 17th century.