South Jersey Food Bank Faces Financial Shortfall
The Food Bank of South Jersey says it's facing a financial shortfall as it serves more people and sees less federal money. Food bank CEO Val Traore says $265,000 shortfall could reach $300,000 by the...
View ArticleNJ Foodbanks Struggle After Storms [AUDIO]
Its been a double-whammy for foodbanks throughout the state -- first Hurricane Irene, followed by the October snowstorm. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleFighting Hunger This Holiday Season [VIDEO]
It's the holiday season, and for many New Jersey families, it's the most wonderful time of the year. For others, however, it is the greatest time of need. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleMove for Hunger Helps the Hungry Here in New Jersey
I was at my friend Cat Cosentino’s CD release party this week in Asbury Park and while I was thrilled with Cat’s new CD “Box of Chocolates” and enjoyed her performance, I met a most unique individual...
View ArticleFood Drive Brings A Record Number Of Donations [AUDIO]
A month long food drive at the Jersey Shore continues until Monday and organizers are seeing record-breaking totals. Over five tons to be exact! Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleFoodBank Urges New Jerseyans To Say No To Hunger Relief Spending Cuts [AUDIO]
More than 800,000 New Jerseyans already are receiving food stamps. And it's one of the main reasons a recent vote by the House Agriculture Committee to slash hunger relief spending by $16.5 billion is...
View ArticleSix Food Banks Awarded State Grants [AUDIO]
Six major food banks in the Garden State are the recipients of some much needed additional funds thanks to the awarding of over two hundred and twenty five thousand in Community Services Block Grants...
View ArticleHolidays Present More Challenges For Food Pantries [AUDIO]
The outcry of support following the Super Storm Sandy has been unprecedented, but with shelters and food pantries contended with post storm recover they also have to plan for the Thanksgiving and...
View ArticleTaxpayers Help NJ Foodbanks At Critical Time [AUDIO]
The days leading up to Thanksgiving is a normally busy time of year for Foodbank's through out the state but following Super Storm Sandy, demand has more than doubled. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleFood Pantries Still Face Needs After Sandy [AUDIO]
Three months removed from Superstorm Sandy, homes are being repaired and lives rebuilt. But, while the Jersey Shore moves forward with recovery, food pantries find themselves still serving an...
View ArticleMore Kids Go Hungry in Summer [AUDIO]
Hunger doesn't take a summer vacation. In fact, these few months can be very scary for low-income New Jersey families. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleFood Needs Still High After Sandy [AUDIO]
A Thanksgiving staple was donated to hungry families in Ocean and Monmouth County, but the demand for nutritious food remains high. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleNew Jersey charities in need of donations
The holidays are approaching and charity organizations across New Jersey are desperate for donations to help those in need. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleNJ food banks, pantries cite greater need with colder weather
When the temperatures go down, the need goes up for help from food banks and pantries throughout New Jersey. Unfortunately, it's also a time of year when donations are lighter than normal. Read...
View ArticleFood banks, pantries find new ways to feed more people
Charles Scott is shopping for groceries at a Philadelphia food pantry, busily clicking away at a computer to select his choices of onions, tomatoes and frozen corn. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleBird flu could keep some of NJ's hungry from getting Thanksgiving turkeys
The historical outbreak of high path avian influenza has knocked out millions of turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving Day, and it’s putting a strain on organizations in New Jersey that focus on feeding the...
View Article$25,000 donation helps NJ food bank with turkey shortage
Responding to our call for help last week, a local organization came up in a big way to assist The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties this Thanksgiving. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleNJ food banks push for end-of-year, holiday donations
One out of every seven Americans relies regularly on food banks. In New Jersey, the ratio is smaller but still significant -- one out of 10. Once again this year, several groups are uniting to drive up...
View ArticleNJ food banks face post-holiday donation drop
The already-difficult fight against hunger adds another hurdle this time of year as New Jersey food banks face a dwindling food supply and sharp dip in donations. Continue reading…
View ArticleTour de Franklin bike ride April 24 to support Franklin Food Bank
For the 27th year, the Somerset County-based Franklin Township Food Bank is preparing for its Tour de Franklin charity bicycle ride, which will be held this year for the first time at Franklin High...
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