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September 10, 2019, West Long Branch, NJ – Fulfill Brings its Mobile Food Pantry Right onto Campus as Students Return Back to School during Hunger Action Month. About 100 Monmouth University students facing food insecurity came out to Fulfill’s Mobile Food Pantry on Tuesday outside the Rebecca Stafford Student Center to receive food, including fresh […]

August 2, 2019, Neptune, NJ – Fulfill (formerly, The FoodBank of Monmouth & Ocean Counties) benefited from Walmart of Freehold’s grand reopening. The Walmart Supercenter in Freehold hosted its grand reopening ceremony Friday morning, after the completion of a remodeling project. Fulfill was in attendance and accepted the check in honor of the store’s milestone. […]

A true example of a community has come to fruition after power outages continue to impact areas of Monmouth County. Fulfill provided 850 emergency disaster relief meals to Neptune Township seniors still left without power after Monday’s powerful storm.  Fulfill, The Salvation Army Disaster Relief of New Jersey, the Neptune Senior Citizen Center and Monmouth […]

While state officials work to advance Lakewood schools’ budget, Fulfill provides breakfast and lunch to children in the Girl Scouts of Jersey Shore summer program. Fulfill stepped up to help Lakewood public school children in a summer program left without meals. Due to a state budget cut of over $30 million for Lakewood schools, student […]

The season of sunshine is upon us, and school is out for summer break. For many kids, this is the happiest time of the year, but for others, it’s the hungriest. Throughout the school year, many children in Monmouth & Ocean Counties rely on school lunches and after-school meal programs for food. When the school […]

Point Pleasant, NJ – Jenkinson’s Boardwalk, Casino Pier and Breakwater Beach of Point Pleasant Beach is a long-time supporter of Fulfill, formerly The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, most recently collaborating on a fundraiser during their annual Easter ticket sales. The campaign took place over the holiday weekend. Ticket promotions allowed customers to receive […]

It’s springtime at Fulfill— the weather is warmer, the days become longer, and our honey bees are buzzing! After a long, chilly winter, our honey bees are ready to spread their wings and enjoy spring. These small, yet mighty creatures lead very interesting lives, and it seems like a honey bee’s job is never complete. […]

May 20th is the last day of  Walmart and Sams Club annual “Fight Hunger, Spark Change” campaign with Feeding America! This campaign helps our food bank and people like Anja, who fled from an abusive husband who withheld food from her and her daughters. Thanks to Fulfill’s network of feeding programs, Anja is now independent […]

Soil is, well, as old as dirt, right?  So why all of a sudden is it in the spotlight when it comes to growing healthy food and beautiful landscapes? Experts are better understanding the relationship between the biology and nutrients present in soil with the health of plants and ultimately, the health of our bodies. […]

Tonight in New Jersey, children will go to bed hungry. Contrary to popular notions about hunger in America, most are not homeless. In fact, most New Jersey families that struggle to put food on the table live in households that have at least one working adult. In Monmouth County, where I live, and in neighboring […]