Comfort Keepers offices host senior food drive in Clifton

Comfort Keepers of Secaucus and Rochelle Park held a June 24 food drive at Stop & Shop at Clifton Commons to collect pantry staples for seniors. The event tied into National Day of Joy and spotlighted the daily challenges families face while caring for older relatives.

Why it matters: - The food drive aimed to help seniors who may be struggling with food costs and isolation. - The event gave local families a simple way to support older neighbors while recognizing the pressure on adults caring for both children and aging relatives. - Comfort Keepers framed the effort as part of a broader push to keep seniors connected, respected and supported at home.

What happened: - Comfort Keepers of Secaucus partnered with Comfort Keepers of Rochelle Park for a community food drive on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. - The event ran from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Stop & Shop at Clifton Commons, 160 Kingsland Rd. in Clifton. - Stop & Shop hosted the collection. - Residents were asked to donate new or unused dry pasta, canned soup, pasta sauce and canned beans. - The drive was held in celebration of National Day of Joy.

The details: - National Day of Joy was founded by Comfort Keepers in 2019 and is observed on the last Wednesday in June. - The 2026 theme was Joy Between Generations. - The theme highlighted family bonds and the strain many adults feel while caring for both younger and older generations. - Comfort Keepers of Secaucus offers In-Home Care, Respite Care and Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care. - The office said those services can help families make time for meals, routines and visits that keep loved ones engaged in daily life. - Comfort Keepers also pointed to recognition in Newsweek’s America’s Best of the Best rankings. - More information was directed to the National Day of Joy page. - Families seeking support were told to contact the Secaucus office.

Between the lines: - The food drive worked as both a donation event and a community outreach effort. - Pairing the local drive with a national observance helped connect a brand campaign to everyday needs in Secaucus and nearby towns. - The focus on the sandwich generation reflected a growing caregiving reality for many households.

What's next: - Comfort Keepers said families can contact the Secaucus office for more information about local support options. - The company is likely to keep using National Day of Joy as a platform for community-based events tied to senior support.

The bottom line: - A small grocery donation drive became a broader reminder that helping seniors can start with practical, local acts of care.