Funds support Backpack Program for chronically-hungry children NEPTUNE, NJ – The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties (FBMOC) recently received a major boost for its Backpack Program in the form of a $20,000 grant from the Charles Lafitte Foundation (CLF). FBMOC’s Backpack Program began in 2008 to provide food to chronically-hungry children whose families were […]
Working families may get a larger tax refund because of the Earned Income Tax Credit, but to get it, you must claim it. The FoodBank’s IRS-trained and certified tax preparers can determine if you are eligible to claim EITC and other tax benefits. They will prepare your tax return and e-file it for free. Who […]
Did you know that FoodBank volunteers contribute more than 17,000 hours a year to help fight hunger? The FoodBank celebrated volunteerism at a Volunteer Luncheon held recently at Doolan’s Shore Club in Spring Lake Heights. Volunteers are the heart of the FoodBank. To all who give the gift of time, we offer our heartfelt thanks.
Join the fight against hunger by donating food. We accept donations of non-perishable food Monday – Friday, 8am to 4pm at our facility located at 3300 Route 66 in Neptune, NJ. Here is a current list of our most needed items. *Please remember, No glass containers. Non-Perishable: Canned Tuna, Chicken, Salmon (in water) Canned Fruits (packed in juice […]
The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties will offer free income tax preparation and e-file for low and moderate-income households at locations throughout Monmouth and Ocean Counties. The FoodBank’s tax preparers are trained and certified by the IRS. They will ensure that filers receive all of the tax credits to which they are entitled, such […]
