NEWARK, NJ - A series of free community dinners for homeless residents and at-risk families will begin on Dec. 2 at the Vince Lombardi Center of Hope.

The dinners are hosted by Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, North Ward Councilman Anibal Ramos, Jr. and Deputy Mayor of Community Engagement Jacqueline Quiles.

The dinners will be held each Sunday in December from 3. to 6 p.m. at the center, which is located at 201 Bloomfield Ave. Seasonal music will also be on hand.

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For more information, contact the Office of Community Engagement at (973) 733-4310.

The rest of the dinner’s hosts are: Anibal Ramos Jr. Civic Association, Hispanic Law Enforcement Society of Essex County, Hispanic Firefighters Association of Newark, Barranquitenos Association, Dominican Parade of Essex County, Mujeres al Poder, Bishop Ronald Earl Jones, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Newark CEDC, Puerto Rican Parade Committee, and Ecuadorian American Chambers of Commerce NJ, LACA Latin/American Chaplains Association.

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