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 […]
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; […]
Did you know that working families with annual incomes under $53,267 may qualify to get up to $6,100 as a credit or refund on their 2014 taxes? It’s called EITC or the Earned Income Tax Credit. You can get EITC even if you don’t owe taxes. But you must file a tax return to claim […]
