Mount Sinai Church Hosts Health Fair

Story by  LaTasha Hewitt

The Mount Sinai church in Trenton, N.J., recently held its annual community health fair, attracting a diverse crowd from the surrounding area and regular church members. The event offered something for everyone, from the youngest to the oldest attendees. Children enjoyed face painting, bounce houses and various games, while others indulged in treats like popcorn, cotton candy and barbeque classics.

Local vendors from Trenton provided free dental and eye screenings, blood pressure checks, and mammograms and prostate exams. They also distributed food and other free resources.

The event’s goal was to foster an environment focused on healthy living and fellowship. One couple from the community expressed gratitude, sharing how much they enjoyed the event and their intention to return to the church because of it.

Church members hoped to establish connections with the community, provide resources, perform needs assessments and showcase readiness to address gaps in health and wellness in their local community. Beatrice Saintard, one of the event organizers, reflected on the fair’s success, stating, “We are thankful for the opportunity to share the health message with others and for the positive impact it had.”