Free Tax Preparation Store Opens at the Monmouth Mall February 2, 2016 for Qualified Families Staffed by IRS-trained Volunteers February 2, 2016 – Neptune, NJ – The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties announced a new Free Tax Preparation Store open from February 2nd through tax season at the Monmouth Mall (next to Boscov’s […]
On Wednesday, January 27, 2016, the Obama administration convened a conference entitled “A White House Conversation on Child Hunger in America.” The event, which was live streamed, started off with remarks by White House Chief of Staff Denis McDonough and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. They were followed by two panel discussions discussing hunger and the […]
Wegmans Ocean, The FoodBank of Monmouth & Ocean Counties, and The Boys & Girls Clubs of Monmouth County Work Together to Provide 250 Local Families with Holiday Meals Neptune, December 23, 2015. Children in the Kids Café program receive a hot meal every day during their after-school programs. But when they are closed, particularly over […]
CHILDHOOD HUNGER DAY This year, 125 children from 6 elementary school classes, representing school districts in both Monmouth & Ocean counties, participated in the Childhood Hunger Day Forum at the FoodBank on October 16th. The event was organized by the American Culinary Federation Jersey Shore Chefs Association. For the past 20 years, the chefs of […]
When the FoodBank had a gap in turkey orders due to the avian flu outbreak and increase in turkey prices, the community was asked to help make up the difference of 2,000 turkeys. Almost immediately, turkeys and monetary donations started pouring in from businesses, retail partners, and individuals and the goal for extra turkeys was […]
Many local businesses are joining the FoodBank in helping to collect needed food donations throughout the holiday season until December 31st. These drop-off points allow the FoodBank to organize convenient pick-ups and deliveries to agency partner feeding programs in time for holiday meals. Please visit the drop-off centers closest to you, or feel free to […]
Farmers Against Hunger, a program of the New Jersey Agricultural Society, coordinates gleanings with about 20 participating farms in the state. The produce goes to 70 different community organizations, and those organizations distribute to about 7,500 people weekly during the harvest season. Continue reading →
The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties is seeking FROZEN TURKEY Donations for families in need this Thanksgiving. According to Russell Whitman, a poultry expert at Urner Barry, there are fewer turkeys available since last year, and prices are the highest in recorded history. “At a glance, this year has been an especially devastating one […]
Jersey Shore Chefs Association hosts Child Nutrition day at the FoodBank for Childhood Hunger Day For the past 20 years, the chefs of the Jersey Shore have held an educational forum, for local kids to learn more about obesity, childhood hunger and nutrition. The event on October 16th, Childhood Hunger Day, was held at the […]
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 […]
