Our mission is to enhance the dignity and quality of life of individual’s families and communities by eliminating obstacles to opportunity and helping people in need reach their fullest potential through the power of work. This binder aims to help single mothers in Camden. It includes tips, tools, and guidelines that will be added to monthly. It shows ways in which you can improve your life with the basic needs.
INTRODUCTION
Living Camden is a nonprofit organization that finds local supermarkets, shopping centers, and clinics willing to participate in lending a helping hand in bettering Camden, New Jersey.
Entertainment Health Food
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Clothing
CLOTHING
Affordable Clothing for mother and child
Department Stores
Thift Stores
Malls
Outlets
Shop with a plan! Many ways to gain more bang for your buck is making a list of what exactly you need. Leaving the house with a wandering mind can only play against you. Here are some tips for having a successful shopping day! Make a list • Look through your child’s closet and make a list of items you being worn out. • Basics go a long way. Focus on buying clothing that can be layered or mixed. This will stretch your wardrope.
Clearenced Items • Every store has a clearence section. Aim there first and take time to go through each item and try to find a garment that suits you and your child. • If you see a piece of clothing with a stain or lose threads, ask for a discount. More then most likely, the store would be more then happy to give you a discount.
Coupons, coupons, and more coupons • Gather your daily news paper and clippers magazine and scan through each page in search of local retail store coupons. • Walmart has a sale on infant to toddler clothing every third week each month!
Quality over Quantity • You may end up paying more for more clothing then buying a complete sweat outfit or a pair of blue jeans and a shirt for the same price. Check your prices all the time.
Ebay and Craigslist These online options are always tuned into the latest and trendiest styles. You can find children clothes from one dollar to 5 dollars for complete outfit sets from brands like The Childrens Place, Justice, and Gap Kids. When is the best time to shop Ebay or Craigslist? • Right before the weekend hits. Online stores are constantly having inventory roll overs, saling great condition and well kepted clothing for next to nothing.
How do I know it is not a scam? • Ebay and Craiglist users use feedback to try to give you a feel for the seller’s performance. You should be careful buying from a seller with a feedback below 10 they may not be stable.
Is there a return policy? • Don’t be impressed by money-back guarentees and dirt-cheap shipping. If it is a scam, they aren’t going to give your money back and they aren’t going to ship anything.
Safe clothing for you child Many products out in the markets, are made with synthetic materials that can be harmful to you and to your child. Check the tags and what material all your newly dicounted clothing is made out of. Dont worry. Cotton can be cheap and is soft on skin. When you see a shirt that is labeled 100% cotton, hand wash and lay flat to dry.
This is a golden ticket item. You do not have to spend money on the laundromat. This means you can wash it right in your sink or tub and then lay it right down on the floor or over a raling to drip dry.
Pay attention to labels.
This could be the way to keeping more money in your pocket and to be used else where.
Taking advantage of your laundromat At home a person can only do one load at a time, but at a laundromat customers can do 10 loads of wash at a time if he wants. While a person waits for his clothes to finish, he can sit quietly and read a book. Some laundromats have a few arcade games for the children. Laundromats also have some commercially sized washers and dryers for those big king sized quilts you may be needing to wash. They wash and dry the items that are too big for you to take care of at home. •
Save your change all the time and keep in a jar labeled “Wash”. This will set aside money to keep your clothing nice and clean!
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Wash in big loads, if you do it this way, you will lesson the amount of times you have to take the bus or train the the Laundromat.
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Gather coupons from Target, Walmart, or Walgreens catalogs for laundry detergent discounts and savings.
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See if your local Laundromat has a discount card or frequent user advantage. This could give you several rounds of free washes!
Affordable fashion for smart moms on a budget Walmart
Once Upon A Child
Goodwill
44 Garage Dr. Washington, NJ 05452 (856)452-5623
30 Black Horse Pike Audubown, Nj 08107 (856) 310-1629
7186 North Park Dr. 5461 Marlton Pike Pennsauken, NJ 08109 (856) 662-1650
Vintage Thrift Store 7533 South Crescent, Camden, NJ 08103 (856) 338-1700
Salvation Army 915 Haddon Ave. Camden, NJ 08103 (856) 338-1700
619 Baltimore Ave. Camden, NJ 08103 (856) 338-1700 800 Deer Lane Camden, NJ 08103 (856) 659-4851
Platoes Closet
1450 Clements Bridge Dr. Deptford, NJ 08012 (856)-256-6325 452 Kelly Dr. Camden, NJ 05452 (856)452-5623 7845 Banana Lane Sewell NJ, 08080 (856) 452-6235 10 Phillipe Rd. Glassboro NJ, 08012 (856) 732-5621
12 James Bridge Dr. Mantrua, NJ 02020 (856)-256-6325
6523 Fruit Lane Paolio NJ, 08080 (856) 452-6235 12 Mariner Rd. Sewell NJ, 08012 (609) 832-1212
ENTERTAINMENT
Places to Go Many things to see
Adventure Aquarium
Millenium Skate World
Camden Riversharks
The Children’s Garden of Camden
Adventure Aquarium What better way to learn about all the fishes in the sea then visiting the Adventure Aquarium in Camden, New Jersey. With an array of fun filled activities for kids and parents alike! Go ahead and sink your teeth into it! Location, Location, Location! • The Adventure Aquarium is located right along the Camden Waterfront with great views of Philadelphia. • Adventure Aquarium One Aquarium Drive Camden, NJ 08103 1-800-616-JAWS
Ticket Pricing & Admission • Open Daily 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m • Adults $23.95 Children (2-12) $17.95 (Children under 2 are FREE)
Things to Know Before you Go: • Cameras are encouraged, but use of flash in some places are forbidden, so use caution and read the signs before you enter certain areas of the Aquarium. • Outside food is prohibited, but there are plenty of vendors who are located with family packaged deals to make food inexpensive and more affordable.
Questions, Concerns or Comments... • Visit: http://www.adventureaquarium.com/home. aspx • To find out more about Adevnture Aquarium call their customer service line at: 856-365-3300
Millenium Skate World Who said roller skating wasn’t cool? This place is the best place in town for birthday parties and even school related functions. Come skate out to the best music and delicious pizza too! Location, Location, Location!
Things to Know Before you Go:
• Fun for all ages, skate to today’s most popular music skate area for toddlers and beginners, rent or bring your own roller or in-line skates.
• Pricing for skate rental and admission varries according to the day of the week, so check in with us via internet or telephone and get the latest deals.
• 1900 Carman Street Camden, NJ 08105
• We have a pro shop where skates are sold as well as various skating needs too. Check it out!
Ticket Pricing & Admission
Questions, Concerns or Comments...
• Open Daily 10:00 a.m. to 10:00p.m.
• Visit: http://www.millenniumskateworld.com
• Adults $5.00-$7.00 Children (2-10) $3.00 (Children under 2 are FREE)
• To find out more about Millenium Skate World call their customer service line at: 856-757-9460
Camden Riversharks A wonderful and fun-filled ballpark where kids get to be kids and enjoy the outdoors at a kid friendly place! With lots of games and cool give aways each game, kids get to enjoy baseball on a more personal level. Location, Location, Location!
Things to Know Before you Go:
• A great location to have kids birthday parties, celebrations and more! Children can also enjoy the outdoor playground.
• Parking is available in all lots labeled with a Riversharks employee and marked with proper signage.
• 401 Delaware Avenue Camden, NJ 08102
• There is also a Shark’s store where various Riversharks merchandise can be purchased.
Ticket Pricing & Admission
Questions, Concerns or Comments...
• Doors open game days at 4:00pm
• Visit: http://www.riversharks.com
• Ticket prices vary from $5.00-$13.00 Depending on amount of patrons, events, etc. Children under 3 are free!
• To find out more about the Camden Riversharks call their customer service line at: 1-866-SHARKS-9
The Children’s Garden of Camden A great place for children to visit with their families and learn about the wonderful, colorful flowers and plants that surround them in their daily lives.
Location, Location, Location!
Things to Know Before you Go:
• The Adventure Aquarium is located right next to the Camden Adventure Aquarium
• If you enter the Children’s Garden using the Aquarium Garden Gate, it is only $4.00 per person.
• 3 Riverside Drive Camden, NJ 08103
• Parking is available in all Aqaurium lots and pricing varies, so please make sure to read all of the signage located around the parking lots.
Ticket Pricing & Admission • Open - Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm and Thursday by Reservation. The Garden is closed Monday through Wednesday • Admission: $6 per person and free for children two and younger.
Questions, Concerns or Comments... • Visit: http://www.camdenchildrensgarden.org/ • To find out more about Adevnture Aquarium call their customer service line at: 856-365-8733
Get Going!
Explore the city with your kids
Visit or call your local park & recreational planner:
1056 Wright Avenue Camden, NJ 08102
Tel: 856-757-7267
HEA LTH
Healthful Tips to keep you fit
HEALTH FACILITIES
DAYCARE
WIC
SNAP
Health Facilities Because your health care needs go beyond the direct care of pharmacy cures. We promote clinics and doctors in our community which help the city of Camden and surrounding areas for all age groups. We strive to keep and healthy and happy community. Patients come to CAMcare because they know they will be treated with great care and compassion by our concerned highly qualified medical team. We will stop at nothing to give you the best healt care we possibly can to fit your needs and medical issues.
Cam Care Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
A. 6th and Erie Streets Camden, New Jersey 08102 856.757.9180
B. 817 Federal Street
Camden, New Jersey 08103 Administration - 856.541.3270 Adult - 856.541.8217 Pediatric - 856.541.9811 OB/GYN - 856.541.2229 Dental - 856.963.8768
C. 8th and Carl Miller Blvd. Camden, New Jersey 08103 856.541.4926
D. 2610 Federal Street
Camden, New Jersey 08105 Adult - 856.635.0203 Children (Pediatric) - 856.635.0311 OB/GYN - 856.635.0212 Dental - 856.635.0307
CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL AGENCIES (CCR&Rs) Child Care Assistance Program provides low-income, working families with access to quality, affordable child care that allows them to continue working and contributes to the healthy, emotional and social development of the child. Families are required to cost-share on a sliding scale based on family size, income and number of children in care. Camden Kids Academy 1459 Haddon Avenue, Camden NJ 08103 P: (856) 966-7000
Camden County Department of Children Services DiPiero Center Sister Donna Minster, Director 512 Lakeland Road, Suite 200 Blackwood, NJ 08012 P: (856) 374-6378 F: (856) 374-5148 children@camdencounty.com www.co.camden.nj.us/government/offices/children
WIC WOMEN INFANTS AND CHILDREN WIC provides supplemental foods, healthcare referrals, nutrition education, and breastfeeding promotion and support to low-income pregnant, breast-feeding, and postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age five who are found to be at nutritional risk. New Jersey WIC Services Department of Health Mary Mickles, Director CN 364 Trenton, NJ 08625-0364 1-866-44 NJ WIC (1-866-446-5942) F: (609) 292-3580 or 9288 E: mary.mickles@doh.state.nj.us www.state.nj.us/health/fhs/wic
American WIC Services Department of Health Benjamin Smith, Director CN 1000 Washington DC, NJ 15832-0143 1-866-44 NJ WIC (1-866-446-5942) F: (609) 970-5793 E: benjamin.smith@doh.state.nj.us www.state.nj.us/health/fhs/wic
Wic Food List Allowed Food Voucher Items Fresh fruit and veggies • Any variety of fresh cut fruits and vegetables • Plain salad mixes, coleslaw, and greens in a bag • Plain fruit or plain vegetables in any container • Fruits & vegetables do not have to be locally grown
Canned Vegetables • Any brand • Any plain vegetables or plain mixed vegetables (without white potatoes) • Metal cans only • Any size • Regular or low sodium
Canned Fruit • Any brand packed in water or juice • Any plain fruit or plain mixed fruit (except fruit cocktail) • Metal cans only • Any size (except single-serving packages) • Products with artificial sweeteners • Any brand with no added sugar • Any plain fruit or plain fruit mixture • Any package type (bag, box) • Any size • Naturally sweet • 100% pure fruit and juice, 100% natural • No sugar added, unsweetened
Frozen fruit • Any brand with no added sugar • Any plain fruit or plain fruit mixture • Any package type (bag, box) • Any size
Canned Tomato Products • Any brand • Metal cans only • Any size • Pastes, purees, whole, crushed tomatoe
Frozen Vegetable • Any brand • Any plain vegetables or plain mixed vegetables (without white potatoes) • Any package type (bag, box) • Any size (except sin gle-serving packages) • With or without salt.
SNAP
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, is the program formerly known as food stamps. A nutrition program is not a welfare cash assistance program. You do not have to be receiving TAFDC to get SNAP — these are separate programs. Benefits can be used to purchase food at grocery stores, convenience stores, and some farmers’ markets and co-op food programs. Benefits are given to you each month on a plastic card called an EBT (electronic benefits transfer) card, which works like a debit card. Paper coupons are no longer used. It is a federal nutrition program that helps you stretch your food budget and buy healthy food. It is a federal entitlement program, which means that anyone who is eligible will receive benefits. You will not be taking away benefits from someone else if you apply. For non-citizens: proof of legal non-citizen status. Child and adult care expenses: Housing costs (rent or mortgage and utilities) Out-of-pocket medical expenses (if age 60 or over, or disabled) Child support payments being made to a child living outside of the household. Over the phone: call Project Bread’s FoodSource Hotline at 1-800-645-8333 to start an application over the phone, or have an application sent to you through the mail. By mail or fax: you can find links to fill-able PDFs and Word documents to download and complete on the DTA website. Apply online: use the Mass.gov Virtual Gateway to apply online today.
The First Food Stamp Program (FSP) - May 16, 1939-Spring 1943 The idea for the first FSP is credited to various people, most notably Secretary of Agriculture Henry Wallace and the program’s first Administrator Milo Perkins. The program operated by permitting people on relief to buy orange stamps equal to their normal food expenditures; for every $1 worth of orange stamps purchased, 50 cents worth of blue stamps were received. Orange stamps could be used to buy any food; blue stamps could only be used to buy food determined by the Department to be surplus. It is a federal entitlement program. This means anyone who is eligible will receive benefits. You will not be taking away benefits from someone else if you apply.
Food Stamp Statistics Food Stamps Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the federal food stamp program, is seeing a rise in household asking for assistance. Percent increase in households participating 2008 to 2009
0% - 12 % 13% - 17% 18% - 22%
R.I. Conn. Del. D.C.
23% - 39%
Food stamp are used widely across the west coast of the United States and throughout the east coast.
Food stamp applications are available at any Social Security office. If you and everyone in your household are applying for or already getting SSI payments, any Social Security office will help you fill out the food stamp application and send it to the food stamp office for you. All others, including those applying for or getting only SS, must take their food stamp applications to the local food stamp office or to any Social Security office where a food stamp representative works.
Proof of income such as pay stubs, Social Security, SSI or a pension for each member of your household; Proof of how much you spend for child care; Rent receipts or proof of your mortgage payments; Records of your utility costs. Medical bills for those members of your household age 60 or older, and for those who receive government payments such as SSI because they are disabled.
FOOD
Let’s eat! for the health of it
Built a healthy plate
Cut back on sugars and salt
Eat the right amount of calories for you
Be physically active your way
Built it healthy Before you eat, think about what goes on your plate or in your cup or bowl. Foods like vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low-fat dairy products, and lean protein foods contain the nutrients you need without too many calories. Try some of these options. Make half your plate fruits and vegetables
Make at leas half your grains whole
• Eat red, orange, and dark-green vegetables, such as otmatoes, sweet potatoes, and broccoli, in main and side dishes.
• Choose 100% whole-grain cereals, breads, crackers, rice, and pasta. It is healthier and also it is better for your digestion.
• Eat fruit, vegetables, or unsalted nuts as snacks. They are nature’s original fast foods.
• Check the ingredients list on food packages to find whole-grain foods.
Switch to skim or 1% milk
Vary your protein food choices
• They have the same amount of calcium and other essential nutrients as whole milk, but less fat and calories.
• Twice a week, make seafood the protein on your plate. It helps the stomach to process food better.
• Try calcium-fortified soy products as an alternative to dairy foods to keep variety.
• Eat beans, which are a natural source of fiber and protein and creates variety in your diet.
Cut back the bad Many people eat foods with too much solid fats, added sugars, and salt (sodium). Added sugars and fats load foods with extra calories you don’t need. Too much sodium may increase your blood pressure Choose foods and drinks with little or no added sugars
Look out salt (sodium) in foods you buy
• Drink water instead of sugary drinks. There are about 10 packets of sugar in a 12-ounce can of soda.
• Compare sodium in foods like soup, bread, and frozen meals. It all adds up to an unhealthy meal.
• Select fruit for dessert. Eat sugary desserts less often. Choose 100% fruit juice instead of fruit-flavored drinks, which containe sugar and all sort of preservatives.
• Add spices or herbs to season food without adding salt. Spices add a nice flavor to all type of foods and some of them have the slaty taste you need.
Eat fewer foods that are high in solid fats • Make major sources of saturated fats (such as cakes cookies, ice cream, pizza, cheese, sausages, and hot dogs) occational choices, not everyday foods. • Select lean cuts of meats or poultry and fat-free or low-fat milk, yogurt, and cheese.
Switch from solid fats to oil when preparing food Solid Fats Beef, pork, and chicken fat Butter, cream, and milk fat Coconut and palm oils Hydrogenated oil Shortening Stick margarine
Oils Canola & Corn oil Cottonseed oil Olive oil Peanut oil Sunflower oil Vagetable oil
Eat the right amount of calories for you Everyone has a personal calorie limit. Staying within yours can help you get to or maintain a healthy weight. People who are successful at managing their weight have found ways to keep track of how much they eat in a day, even if they don’t count every calorie. It is also recommended to eat maller portions several times a day to keep your stomach busy; this helps the metabolism and keeps it active. Enjoy your food, but eat less.
Cook more often at home, where you are in control.
• Get your personal daily calorie limit and keep that number in mind when deciding what to eat.
• Choose dishes that include vegetables, fruits, and/or whole grains.
• Think before you eat...is it worth the calories?
• When eating out, choose lower calorie menu options.
• Avoid oversized portions.
• Check posted calorie amounts.
• Use a smaller plate, bowl, and glass.
• Order a smaller portion or share when eating out.
• Stop eating when you are satisfied, not full.
• Avoid eating heavy desserts.
Be physically active your way What you eat and drink and your level of physical activity are important for your own health, and also for your children’s health. You are your children’s most important role model. Your children pay attention to what you do more than what you say. You can do a lot to help your children develop healthy habits for life by providing and eating healthy meals and snacks. For example, don’t just tell your children to eat their vegetables and show them that you eat and enjoy vegetables every day. Remember, the best way of teaching your children different things to improve their lifes now and in the future is through your example of life. They learn through imitation. Practice this at home and you will see the possitive results.
Let’s eat ! for the health of it
Paprika Shrimp & Green Bean Saute Green beans add snap and color to the garlicky shrimp and butter beans in this Spanish-inspired sauté. Slightly pricier prepeeled shrimp are worth it, given the amount of time they save on a harried weeknight. Serve with quinoa or brown rice.
Ingredients • 4 cups green beans, trimmed (about 12 ounces) • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil • 1/4 cup minced garlic • 2 teaspoons paprika • 1 pound raw shrimp, (21-25 per pound; see Note), peeled and deveined • 2 16-ounce cans large butter beans, or cannellini beans, rinsed • 1/4 cup sherry vinegar, or red-wine vinegar • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, divided • Freshly ground pepper, to taste
Nutrition
Per serving: 245 calories; 8 g fat ( 1 g sat , 6 g mono ); 115 mg cholesterol; 26 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 23 g protein; 8 g fiber; 596 mg sodium; 855 mg potassium.
Preparation 1 Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a large saucepan. Put green beans in a steamer basket, place in the pan, cover and steam until tender-crisp, 4 to 6 minutes.
opaque, about 2 minutes per side. Stir in beans, vinegar and salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 2 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup parsley.
2 Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over mediumhigh heat. Add garlic and paprika and cook, stirring constantly, until just fragrant but not browned, about 20 seconds. Add shrimp and cook until pink and
3 Divide the green beans among 6 plates. Top with the shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with pepper and the wremaining 1/4 cup parsley.
For more information about healthy recipes, please visit: www.camdenliving.com
6 servings Active Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes
Supermarkets in Camden, NJ A. Pathmark
F. Ernie’s Market
B. Frank’s Deli
G. Family Dollar #6671
C. Cousin’s Supermarket
H. Inoa Food Market
D. Arelis Supermarket
I. Camden Mini Market
E. Fayers Market
J. Rosemary Supermarket
2881 Mount Ephraim Ave # 5, Camden, NJ pathmark.com 1734 South Broadway, Camden, NJ (856) 365-7240 200 Marlton Avenue, Camden, NJ (856) 365-9230 2220 River Avenue, Camden, NJ (856) 365-0031
1400 Haddon Avenue, Camden, NJ (856) 963-6325
About Supermarkets Over a century ago, the companies that dominated the global food trade -- Cargill, Louis Dreyfus, Continental Grain, and Bunge -were wholesalers. Today, these giants are dwarfed by the supermarkets that govern the global food system from farm to fork. Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, has sales greater than 2 percent of U.S. GDP and, with 2.1 million greeters, stock clerks, and logistics officers working at its 8,416 stores from Shenzhen to Shreveport, ranks among the largest employers worldwide - only China’s army has more people on its payroll. Supermarkets first jumped to the developing world in the 1990s; now they account for more than half of food retail sales in Latin America and China.
1500 Park Boulevard, Camden, NJ (856) 338-1101 1459 Haddon Avenue, Camden, NJ (856) 966-6189 800 Haddon Avenue, Camden, NJ (856) 964-8400 700 Pine Street, Camden, NJ (856) 966-8416
556 South 6th Street, Camden, NJ (856) 635-9173