September is Hunger Action Month, when we ask everyone in America to take action to fight hunger in their community, all month long. Hunger Action Month is your opportunity to join a movement that has a real and lasting impact on our effort to feed more Americans than ever before. Whether it’s by advocating and […]
The 43rd Culinary Training Class Valedictorian, Rondell Donaldson, received a standing ovation after speaking about what the program did for him, and how good it felt to graduate with a job as a cook at a great restaurant. He is one of many graduates who go on to build successful careers in the food business. […]
The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, a member of the Feeding America® nationwide network of food banks, will observe Hunger Action MonthTM – a nationwide initiative designed to mobilize the public to take action on the issue of hunger and join the movement to help end hunger. Hunger advocates from Monmouth and Ocean counties […]
One camp shares their experience The FoodBank added 2 new summer food programs in Ocean County this year where the need was greatest and the sites did well, especially Overcomer’s Kids Camp in Brick at Lanes Mill Elementary, where more than 30 kids were served breakfast and lunch daily. The FoodBank serves close to 40,000 […]
Neptune, NJ. (June 23, 2015) – On Wednesday, July 8, the American Red Cross Penn-Jersey Blood Services Region is partnering with The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties to create a unique opportunity for local residents to give back to the community in two ways: helping to save lives and feeding families. “For every […]
Students from The Green Grove Elementary school in Neptune, joined representatives of Stop & Shop, Carlos Rodriguez the Executive Director, of The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties and the American Dairy Association to launch the Great American Milk Drive, which will enable food banks and food pantries to provide milk for families in need. […]
The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, gave special recognition to the Food Store Donors, who contributed a combined 2,544,588 pounds of food this year. The value of that food is $4,376,691 dollars. These “Food Star” donors, include Saker ShopRite, Stop & Shop, Walmart, Target, Sam’s Club, Wegmans, Foodtown, ACME, BJ’s Wholesale, A&P, Pathmark, Super […]
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 […]
The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, the Peoples Pantry (INSPIRE NJ) and Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation join forces to form the B.E.A.T. Center (Bringing everyone all together) With initial philanthropic support from The David Tepper Charitable Foundation, The B.E.A.T. Center will provide assistance and support services aimed to end hunger in Ocean County; […]
