Good morning, Morristown.

CARE Center of New Jersey warned of rising food insecurity at its Food for HOPE™ pantry as SNAP benefits are expected to pause today—doubling the number of families seeking help before its Thanksgiving distribution.

The nonprofit expects to distribute over 100,000 pounds of food to nearly 2,500 families and urges residents to donate food, funds, or volunteer support.

Governor Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency today and signed two executive orders to form a task force that will coordinate help as the federal SNAP suspension leaves over 800,000 New Jersey residents without food assistance starting November 1.

The FDA said on October 31 that Teva Pharmaceuticals USA and Amerisource Health Services recalled over 580,000 bottles of prazosin hydrochloride—used to lower blood pressure—because the drug may contain nitrosamine impurities that can cause cancer.

A new article offers six practical ideas for using leftover Halloween candy—including options like donating it to soldiers and local charities—while also suggesting ways to repurpose sweets into festive recipes and decorations for Christmas.

Readers can also learn about unique ideas such as setting up a DIY ice cream sundae bar and exchanging treats with the 'Halloween fairy' to avoid waste.