It was a tough winter for the culinary class, with challenges getting to and from the FoodBank during bad weather, but these three outstanding candidates, Joan Gaspar, Sandy Pensis, and Myolcie Pierre, made it to the end and successfully completed the 13-week Culinary Skills Training Program, as well as received ServSafe Food Protection Manager and […]
This year’s Humanitarian Gala was held at the MAC at Monmouth University on Friday, April 24th, 2015 and attended by nearly 350 people. It was a fabulous fundraiser that included a live acoustic performance by country star John Rich, all in support of our mission to alleviate hunger and build food secure communities in Monmouth […]
Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Awareness Day is January 30, 2015 FREE Tax Preparation available for all eligible households Neptune, NJ. The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties will provide free tax preparation for Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), following a press event held in the Mall Auditorium of the Monmouth Mall at 11am, […]
Congratulations to the 2014 Holiday Hunger Challenge Award Winners! Thank you to all of the participating schools, the many great sponsors and everyone who donated. Pounds Per Student Award Alpha High School 1,396 lbs of food / $2,601 pounds for dollars = 83.4 pounds per student Heavyweight Champion Award In recognition of the […]
SPRING LAKE HEIGHTS – The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties will hold its 23rd Annual Culinary Classic tasting event on Monday, September 22, 2014 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Doolan’s Shore Club. Guests will enjoy selections from approximately 40 restaurants, along with fine wines, craft beers and specialty cocktails. All proceeds will benefit […]
Join Students Across the State As They Help Feed Hungry People in New Jersey Visit www.studentschangehunger.org to register Holiday Hunger Challenge In 2007 The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties created the Holiday Hunger Challenge, challenging students and schools to raise food and awareness to combat the growing number of food insecure residents in Monmouth […]
Downtown Freehold adds performance to remember a good friend and benefit FoodBank FREEHOLD, NJ – On the evening of Wednesday, Aug. 27, the plaza in front of the Hall of Records will be filled with great music, good times and the family and friends of Bill Heine when the inaugural Hope for the Hungry Concert […]
If you need help with: SNAP (food stamps), health insurance, free tax prep or other resources, the FoodBank provides free, confidential, one-on-one assistance with these programs at outreach sites in the community.
by Chris Jordan, Asbury Park Press — We’re having a party — on top of the Windmill hot dog stand. Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes will perform 3 p.m. Friday, May 23 on the roof of the iconic Windmill Restaurant in the West End section of Long Branch to kickoff the Windmill’s “10,000 Hot […]
