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Fulfill is committed to mobilizing our entire community to join us in fighting and winning the battle against hunger.

We appreciate all the support from our friends in the media community who help spread the word about our comprehensive approach to ending hunger here at home.

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Moving from Military Service to Community Commitment with Fulfill

November 8, 2024

The desire to serve their nation is often what drives someone to enlist in the armed forces. Upon completion of military duty, some continue to utilize their training and skills in a new method of service – service to their community. Fulfill is proud to have several veterans as part of our team in the [...]

Fulfill Welcomes Stephanie Ferrier as Vice President of Development and External Relations

August 20, 2024

Neptune, NJ – Fulfill, a leader in alleviating hunger and building food security in Monmouth and Ocean Counties since 1984, has named Stephanie A. Ferrier of Neptune City as vice president of development and external relations. Stephanie has a strong background in philanthropic development, raising funds for nonprofits for almost 20 years. Most recently, she [...]

Fulfill Announces Honorees for its 40th Anniversary Celebration

August 6, 2024

Governor Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy, The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners and Two Local Organizations Recognized for their Dedication to Fighting Food Insecurity Neptune, NJ – Fulfill Board Chair, Susan Doctorian Kyrillos and Fulfill President and CEO, Triada Stampas proudly announced this year’s honorees for its 40th Anniversary Gala. The […]

Fulfill Appoints New Board Chair and Executive Officers in 40th Anniversary Year

July 16, 2024

Fresh executive slate plus new addition help usher in important year for the Food Bank Neptune, NJ – Fulfill, the Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, has named a new chair and slate of executive officers to its Board of Trustees. This comes as Fulfill celebrates 40 years of alleviating hunger and building food […]

Paying Tribute to a Titan of the Anti-Hunger Movement

April 2, 2024

By Triada Stampas, President and CEO, Fulfill From almost the first day I met Kathy Goldman, I’ve said she is who I want to be when I grow up. A trailblazer, a visionary, and one of the founding mothers of the anti-hunger movement in New York City, Kathy recently passed away at age of 92, […]

Bill Mayo of Save A Lot Named to Fulfill Board of Trustees

March 14, 2024

Bill Mayo of Save A Lot Named to Fulfill Board of Trustees Neptune, NJ – Fulfill, a leader in alleviating hunger and building food security in Monmouth and Ocean counties, announced Bill Mayo of Save A Lot as the newest member of its Board of Trustees. Mayo previously served on the organization’s board from 2013-2019. […]

Fulfill Proudly Recognizes 40 Years of Fighting Hunger in Monmouth & Ocean Counties

February 29, 2024

The nonprofit marshalls community support to meet growing need with a growing response Neptune, NJ – What began in 1984 as a compassionate response to a local need has evolved into a transformative approach to building food security at the central Jersey Shore. This year, Fulfill, formerly known as the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean […]

Susan Doctorian Kyrillos Elected as Vice Chair of Fulfill Board of Trustees

December 11, 2023

Neptune, NJ – Fulfill, a leader in alleviating hunger and building food security in Monmouth and Ocean counties, announced the election of Susan Doctorian Kyrillos of Middletown as Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees. Kyrillos joined the Fulfill Board in 2021. Kyrillos is the principal of SK […]

Fulfill Welcomes Two New Board Members

July 13, 2023

Neptune, NJ – Fulfill, a leader in alleviating hunger and building food security in Monmouth and Ocean Counties, is pleased to announce Gene Waddy and the Reverend Rosemarie Broderick as new members of the Board of Trustees. “We are excited to welcome Gene and […]

RCT Puts 900,000+ Meals on Neighbors’ Tables

May 1, 2023

Fulfill's Resource Connections Team (RCT) is out daily in the local community, assisting residents in Monmouth and Ocean Counties in signing up for SNAP benefits (also known as food stamps), affordable healthcare, housing and utility assistance programs, and other much-needed services. Starting in March, SNAP emergency allotments that began during the COVID-19 pandemic were discontinued, [...]

Don’t Let Lawmakers Pretend Charity Is the Answer for Policy Failures

April 3, 2023

The panicked phone calls started at the end of February. As the official notices of a significant reduction in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) allotments reached our neighbors, this new reality was sinking in. The decision to take food resources away from approximately 785,000 low-income New Jersey residents (and millions of others across the country) […]

Fulfill Announces Two New Board Members

February 14, 2023

Neptune, NJ – Fulfill, a leader in alleviating hunger and building food security in Monmouth and Ocean Counties, has announced Tyniesha Douglas and Nichoele M.J. Peguese to its Board of Trustees. “We are thrilled to welcome Tyniesha and Nichoele to our Board,” said Triada Stampas, president and CEO, Fulfill. “The wealth of […]

Fulfill Appoints Janelle Garcia New Vice President of Community Impact

January 18, 2023

Neptune, NJ – Fulfill, a leader in alleviating hunger and building food security in Monmouth and Ocean Counties, has named Janelle Garcia as its new Vice President of Community Impact. In her new role, Garcia will take the lead on continuing to build a strong pantry network and a collective impact approach via strategic direction […]

The Power of Partners

December 5, 2022

This is the perfect time of year to stop, recognize and give thanks to the people and organizations who make our communities better places to live and raise our families. In my first year leading Fulfill, I have been overwhelmed by the efforts of our employees, donors, volunteers and partners. Today, though, I want to […]

Fulfill, the Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, Announces New Board Officers and a New Member of its Board of Trustees

December 2, 2022

Lauren Holman Aaron Levine Joseph Stroffolino Janelle Griffith Charles Woolston Fulfill, the Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, Announces New Board Officers and a New Member of its Board of Trustees Neptune, NJ – Fulfill, a leader in alleviating hunger and building food security in Monmouth and Ocean Counties, announced a new slate of [...]

Fulfill Appoints Jonathan Rowe New Vice President of Operations

December 1, 2022

Fulfill Appoints Jonathan Rowe New Vice President of Operations Neptune, NJ – Fulfill, a leader in alleviating hunger and building food security in Monmouth and Ocean Counties, has named Jonathan Rowe as its new Vice President of Operations. “Our mission calls us to meet the unprecedented need we currently face with an unprecedented response. We’ve […]

Fulfill Announces André Solomon as New Chief Financial Officer

October 15, 2022

Neptune, New Jersey, September 21, 2022 – Fulfill today announced that senior finance professional with food bank experience, André Solomon, is the new Chief Financial Officer of the nonprofit. “André comes to Fulfill with more than 20 years in finance operations for nonprofits. He has a proven track record of mission-driven leadership in budget planning. […]

UNIQUE PARTNERSHIP AIMS TO ACHIEVE FOOD SECURITY AND IMPROVE HEALTH

October 11, 2022

From left: Fred Wasiak, Food Bank of South Jersey; Carlos Rodriguez, Community FoodBank of New Jersey; Jonathan Pearson, The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey, Triada, Jeannie Fournier, Community FoodBank of New Jersey; Filomena Machleder, The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey; and Dahlia Vertreese, Mayor of Hillside. New Jersey’s food banks and Horizon Blue Cross […]

Join the Fight to End Hunger During Hunger Action Month This September

September 14, 2022

Join the Fight to End Hunger During Hunger Action Month This September Take Part in Your School’s “Students Change Hunger” Initiative September 14, 2022, Neptune, NJ – Fulfill urges the public to participate in “Hunger Action Month” this September by organizing a food and fund drive, volunteering at our food bank, getting your school signed […]

Children from Monmouth Beach Raise More Than $18,000 for Fulfill with “Kids Quench Hunger” Lemonade Stand

September 12, 2022

September 1, 2022, Monmouth Beach, NJ - Ten children from Monmouth Beach have collectively raised more than $18,000 for Fulfill with the lemonade stand they started five years ago. “When we talk about hunger, the problem can seem immense. But one glass of lemonade at a time, these 10 children set a powerful example for [...]

NEW JERSEY LISTENING SESSION FOR THE WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE ON HUNGER, NUTRITION, AND HEALTH

August 11, 2022

NEW JERSEY LISTENING SESSION FOR THE WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE ON HUNGER, NUTRITION, AND HEALTH TESTIMONY OF FULFILL ON BEHALF OF NEW JERSEY’S FIVE FEEDING AMERICA FOOD BANKS August 11, 2022 Senator Booker and Speaker Coughlin, thank you for the opportunity to provide testimony today. I am Triada Stampas, President and CEO of Fulfill, the food […]

Fulfill President and CEO Triada Stampas to Testify in Listening Session

August 10, 2022

Fulfill is honored that our President and CEO Triada Stampas will be testifying on Thursday, August 11th, at Senator Corey Booker’s Listening Session at Rutgers University in advance of September’s White House Conference on Food, Nutrition, and Health on behalf of New Jersey’s five food banks – The Community FoodBank of New Jersey, Norwescap Food […]

STATEMENT FROM THE CEOS OF NEW JERSEY FOOD BANKS ON FUNDING TO FIGHT HUNGER INCLUDED IN NEW JERSEY STATE BUDGET

July 14, 2022

STATEMENT FROM THE CEOS OF NEW JERSEY FOOD BANKS ON FUNDING TO FIGHT HUNGER INCLUDED IN NEW JERSEY STATE BUDGET New Jersey leads the nation in innovative and practical policies to address food insecurity [New Jersey—July 1, 2022] As food banks, pantries, and individuals in need continue to struggle with historic inflation and the rising costs […]

Fulfill Awards $128,000 in Capacity Grants to its Network Food Agencies

July 8, 2022

Goal to Help Food Pantries, Soup Kitchens, and Shelters Distribute More Food to our Neighbors in Need Neptune, New Jersey, July 7, 2022 – Fulfill announced today that it has awarded $128,000 this quarter in Fulfill Capacity Grants to 30 of its participating food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, and other feeding agencies in Monmouth and Ocean […]

Fulfill Food Bank Announces New Vice President of Development and External Relations and New Board Member

June 11, 2022

Neptune, New Jersey, June 5, 2022 – Fulfill Food Bank is proud to announce that Kelly Lankau Watts will serve as its new Vice President of Development and External Relations. Suzanne Parchment, a human resources executive, also joins the Board of Trustees at Fulfill. Watts has worked in the non-profit sector for her […]

JCP&L Donates Fruit Trees to Fulfill Food Bank

March 30, 2022

Trees to be Planted at Fulfill’s Garden Partners, Including Schools in Monmouth County NEPTUNE, N.J., March 29, 2022 – Today, Jersey Central Power and Light (JCP&L), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp., donated 110 fruit trees to Fulfill Food Bank in Neptune. JCP&L staff members volunteered to plant them at Fulfill’s Garden, as well as […]

Fulfill’s Senior Staples Program May Help!

March 18, 2022

Fulfill Food Bank Announces Comedy Roast of Philanthropist and Board Member Jeremy Grunin

March 16, 2022

“Kick Out Hunger” to Raise Funds to Provide Food for People in Need During Pandemic Neptune, NJ, March 16, 2022 – “Kick Out Hunger” – a comedy roast of Jeremy Grunin – will be held on Thursday, March 31, 2022, at The Vogel – Count Basie for the Arts in Red Bank, New Jersey, beginning […]

Ranney School Wins Top Title in Students Change Hunger Competition to Benefit Fulfill

March 4, 2022

Jersey Shore Schools and Sponsors Provide More than 141,000 Meals for People in Need During Pandemic Neptune, NJ, March 3, 2022 – Ranney School in Tinton Falls is the 2021-22 Heavyweight Champion of the Students Change Hunger Competition in Monmouth and Ocean Counties to benefit Fulfill. The award was for collecting the most food and […]

Fulfill’s 2022 Seed to Supper Program

February 20, 2022

Fulfill is now taking applicants for the 2022 Seed to Supper Program. Seed to Supper is part of Fulfill’s work to build more food secure communities – places where all people at all times have access to enough food for a healthy life. Please contact jsinkhorn@fulfillnj.org or 732.691.8041 for more details.

Honoring Our Hunger Heroes During Black History Month

February 18, 2022

Fulfill is celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth by honoring some of our #HungerHeroes in our feeding network! These community leaders work hard every day to ensure our neighbors in need have enough to eat. Today, we honor Pastor Marcia Griffin with New Life Christian Center in Lakewood, NJ. The church has been one of Fulfill’s feeding agencies for […]

Hope in 2022

January 26, 2022

The emotion in Paul Charette’s voice conveys how much one experience at Belmar Elementary School affected him. A kindergartner opened her bag during lunch with two Oreos, a few chips, and just a little popcorn. Paul, a health and physical education teacher, was on lunch duty. He asked, “Is that your snack, or is it […]

Community Outreach and Food Distribution

December 13, 2021

Open Enrollment Is Underway For Affordable Heath Insurance Through Marketplace !

December 1, 2021

OPEN ENROLLMENT IS UNDERWAY FOR AFFORDABLE HEALTH INSURANCE THROUGH MARKETPLACE! Don’t miss the January 31st deadline to make sure you and your family start 2022 with quality, affordable health insurance. Enroll at Get Covered New Jersey now: www.getcovered.nj.gov. For help “navigating” the system, Call Fulfill’s Navigators at 732-643-5888 or email Health@fulfillnj.org.

THANKSGIVING DINNER 2021

November 11, 2021

Fulfill would like to announce that the following locations around Ocean County will be providing free Thanksgiving meals. Forked River: Lacey United Methodist Church – will host a community dinner in the dining hall of 203 West Lacey Road on Thanksgiving Day starting at 1:00pm. Ocean Gate: Ocean Gate Church – Offering an in-door, pick […]

Fulfill Food Bank Announces Triada Stampas as New President and CEO

November 4, 2021

New CEO Looks to Build on Fulfill’s Strategic Vision to Fight Hunger Neptune, New Jersey, November 4, 2021 – Fulfill Food Bank today announced that experienced food bank leader, Triada Stampas, will serve as the new President and CEO of the nonprofit. Stampas will start in the position on December 1st. “As someone who […]

Fulfill Food Bank Announces New Board Members

October 29, 2021

Neptune, New Jersey, October 26, 2021 – Fulfill Food Bank is proud to announce three new members to its Board of Trustees. They are Sandy S. Broughton, Susan Kyrillos, and Joseph Stroffolino III. “We welcome Sandy, Susan, and Joseph to our Board of Trustees. We are excited and honored that these leaders in our community […]

Not Everybody Has Recovered

October 20, 2021

Freida Davis of Toms River said, “I take care of my four grandchildren. I am disabled and on a fixed income. This helps me feed them.” Davis was one of our neighbors who received some of the 8,000 meals provided by Fulfill over a two-day “Pop Your Trunk” Food Distribution for the […]

2021 Holiday Cards Now Available!

September 29, 2021

Looking for a thoughtful gift this holiday season? Show your appreciation for colleagues, clients, friends, and family by sending a Fulfill 2021 Holiday Card! Two unique designs are available. When you purchase one of these cards you are supporting Fulfill’s mission to end hunger in our community and bringing hope to families in need at [...]

Fulfill Encourages Participation in Hunger Action Month this September

September 7, 2021

Fulfill Encourages Participation in Hunger Action Month this September Take Action as a “Hunger Hero” in Fulfill’s Mission to #Feed365 Neptune, New Jersey, September 7, 2021 – Fulfill is asking the public to participate in Hunger Action Month in September to help spread awareness and feed our struggling neighbors in need at the Jersey Shore. […]

Fulfill Food Bank Serves Nearly 24,000 Meals During

July 4, 2021

Two-Day “Pop Your Trunk” 4th of July Food Distributions . Governor Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy Assist in Giving Out Food Neptune, New Jersey, July 2, 2020 – “It is clear that not everyone has recovered from difficult times. Hunger still exists right here in Monmouth and Ocean Counties, as we saw [...]

Stop & Shop’s Annual Food for Friends Campaign Raises More Than $80,000 for Fulfill FoodBank to Feed Families in Need at the Jersey Shore

June 15, 2021

Point Pleasant, New Jersey, June 15, 2020 – A check for $80,668.03 was presented to the Fulfill FoodBank team at Stop & Shop in Point Pleasant on Thursday. The donations were raised from customers at checkout during Stop & Shop’s Food for Friends campaign. During the annual company-wide donation program, customers were able to donate […]

Healthy Over Hunger Cereal Drive

June 14, 2021

An incredible donation to Fulfill’s People’s Pantry from the United Surgical Partners International Healthy Over Hunger Cereal Drive!! Their local surgical center, Toms River Surgery Center, collected from the center’s staff more than 400 boxes of cereal, roughly 7,140 servings of cereal, and donated the cereal to Fulfill’s People’s Pantry. Toms River Surgery Center has […]

Bank of America PPE Donation to Fulfill

April 10, 2021

THANK YOU to Bank of America for the generous PPE donation to Fulfill – 20,000 masks, 10,000 gloves, and 50 cases of hand sanitizer. We will use it in-house to keep our staff and volunteers safe from COVID-19 during the ongoing pandemic. We will also share it with our feeding partners. “Throughout the health crisis Fulfill […]

Fulfill FoodBank Feeds Displaced Motel Residents After Extreme Weather

March 30, 2021

For Immediate Release: Fulfill FoodBank Feeds Displaced Motel Residents After Extreme Weather March 29, 2021, Neptune, New Jersey – After reports of a possible tornado or straight-line wind event in Neptune City, New Jersey, Fulfill Food Bank quickly prepared food for the displaced residents to help with their immediate needs. The residents were displaced after […]

Fulfill FoodBank Receives NJBIA’s Prestigious Award

March 29, 2021

For Immediate Release: Fulfill FoodBank Receives NJBIA’s Prestigious Award March 25, 2021, Neptune, New Jersey – “Fulfill FoodBank is proud to announce that we have received NJBIA’s ‘Collaborative Approach Award’ for our partnerships with local hospitals and restaurants which have been critical in helping us feed the 215,000 of our neighbors in need at the […]

Fulfill’s Restaurant Partnership Program Serves 350,000 Meals to People in Need!

March 17, 2021

Fulfill’s Restaurant Partnership Program Serves 350,000 Meals to People in Need! Soup kitchens closed. Food pantries shut down. We had to find a way to feed our hungry neighbors when the pandemic struck… Fulfill immediately partnered with local restaurants to meet the growing demand for food. Restaurants were given a five-dollar stipend per meal, increased […]

Feeding Hope: Back on Campus!

March 17, 2021

Feeding Hope: Back on Campus! COVID-19 brought our visits to college campuses in Monmouth and Ocean Counties to a halt last year… but we’re happy to tell you that WE’RE BACK! Fulfill’s Mobile Pantry is once again bringing food to students in need on the Brookdale Community College Campus in Lincroft. Students tell us it […]

Feeding Hope: Every Friday at Fulfill!

March 17, 2021

Feeding Hope: Every Friday at Fulfill! “This helps a lot. It’s hard right now, so I come here about once a month to get whatever food I can,” said Evelyn of Neptune. Fulfill’s “Feeding Hope” Pop-the-Trunk Drive-Thru Food Distribution started on January 15, 2021 and will continue every Friday at Fulfill in Neptune from 1 […]

March 10, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Memorial Middle School of Point Pleasant Wins Top Title in Students Change Hunger Competition to Benefit Fulfill Jersey Shore Schools and Sponsors Provide 100,000 Meals to People in Need During Pandemic Neptune, NJ, March 9, 2021 – “This year has been incredibly challenging for schools in Monmouth & Ocean Counties. As teachers […]

Fulfill FoodBank Announces Hospital Partnership Program with CentraState and Hackensack Meridian Health to Identify and Feed More People in Need Due to COVID-19

February 12, 2021

For Immediate Release Fulfill FoodBank Announces Hospital Partnership Program with CentraState and Hackensack Meridian Health to Identify and Feed More People in Need Due to COVID-19 Toms River, New Jersey, February 12, 2021 – “With food insecurity soaring at the Jersey Shore since the onset of the pandemic, Fulfill FoodBank has made it [...]

Fulfill Announces Surprise Donation from Wells Fargo to Help Meet Increased Need During the Holidays

December 21, 2020

Grant is Part of Company’s Commitment to Help Provide 82 Million Meals Nationwide to Families in Need Neptune, NJ, December 18, 2020 - Wells Fargo surprised representatives from Fulfill Food Bank serving the Jersey Shore with a $50,000 donation to assist the organization with its ongoing efforts to address food insecurity in the region. The [...]

Fulfill Offers Free Assistance Navigating Affordable Healthcare Insurance Enrollment Currently Underway

December 2, 2020

Financial Help Available for Eligible Applicants Neptune, New Jersey, November 30, 2020 - Open enrollment for Affordable Healthcare Insurance starting in 2021 is from November 1, 2020 until January 31, 2021 through the state’s official health insurance marketplace at GetCovered.nj.gov. Fulfill, formerly the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, is a State Navigator Agency, offering [...]

Fulfill Announces New Leadership

November 16, 2020

Fulfill Announces New Leadership CPA Lauren Holman Named Board Chair of Fulfill Neptune, NJ, November 13, 2020 – Fulfill, formerly The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, is proud to announce the appointment of CPA Lauren Holman as Board Chair, taking the reign from Jeremy Grunin. “I am honored to lead this fine organization [...]

Thanksgiving Wish List

November 16, 2020

Here's a list of the most needed items in 2020!

Ocean County Thanksgiving Dinner 2020

November 16, 2020

THANKSGIVING DINNER 2020 Fulfill would like to announce that the following locations around Ocean County will be providing free Thanksgiving meals. ∙ Bayville: Faith Community Church, 526 Atlantic City Blvd, on November 26 at 1pm-2pm. Call 732-269-9850 to schedule a pick up or delivery. ∙ Ocean Gate: Ocean Gate Church and the Ocean Gate Angels [...]

Monmouth County Thanksgiving Dinner 2020

November 16, 2020

THANKSGIVING DINNER 2020 Fulfill would like to announce that the following locations around Monmouth County will be providing a free Thanksgiving meal for their community. Asbury Park: Jersey Shore Dream Center, at Trinity Church, 503 Asbury Ave, on Tuesday November 24th from 5-6 p.m., as take out. (877) 391-5732 x 13 Asbury Park: Mt. Pisgah [...]

Fulfill Launches Groundbreaking “Benefits Bus”

October 29, 2020

Fulfill Launches Groundbreaking “Benefits Bus” First-In-The-Nation Benefits Station on Wheels Brings Services to Families in Need at the Jersey Shore “Right Where They Are” in a COVID Safe Way Asbury Park, New Jersey, October 29, 2020 – A large crowd of community leaders, state and local officials, and members of the community gathered for the [...]

New Amazon Wishlist for Fulfill

October 8, 2020

You asked, so we set it up! You can now donate items directly to Fulfill from our new Amazon Wishlist to benefit families in need at the Jersey Shore! Simply scan the code below and it will take you right to our list! In advance, thank you!

The Amazon Smile Program

October 7, 2020

If you use Amazon, please select Amazon Smile and choose Fulfill as your charity of choice. Thank you!

CFAP Boxes

October 6, 2020

Fulfill is in receipt of 11-hundred boxes of food from Farmers to Families, also known as CFAP boxes. As per the USDA, each sealed box contains a letter from President Trump. Fulfill wants to be clear that we do not endorse any political belief or candidate. The boxes – each containing perishable foods including milk, [...]

In the Kitchen with Fulfill: Banana Bread/Muffins

September 8, 2020

Banana Bread/Muffins Yield: one standard loaf 8x4 Ingredients: 3-4 ripe bananas, mashed 1/3 cup butter, melted 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 egg, beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup chopped walnuts, optional Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 [...]

In the Kitchen with Fulfill: Chocolate Chip Loaf Cake

September 8, 2020

Chocolate Chip Loaf Cake Yield: one standard loaf 8x4 Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1/2 cup vegetable oil 3/4 cup + 1 Tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup chocolate chips 1/2 cup chopped toasted nuts (optional) Instructions: Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease [...]

In the Kitchen with Fulfill

September 1, 2020

Blueberry Pie Yield: 8 servings 4 cups blueberries, rinsed and dried ½ cup + 2 tbsp. water, divided 2 tbsp. cornstarch ½ cup granulated sugar 2 tsp. lemon juice pinch salt 1 tsp. vanilla 1 oz. butter 1 pkg baked pie shell Method: measure out 1 cup blueberries. Place into sauce pot with a [...]

A GIANT SHOUT OUT TO THE JERSEY SHORE RUNNING CLUB!

August 27, 2020

The Jersey Shore Running Club raised $11,000 for Fulfill's COVID-19 relief efforts! “I would personally like to thank the Jersey Shore Running Club for organizing the 5K to benefit Fulfill. The efforts of the organizers and runners will make a huge impact in the lives of children and their families at the Jersey Shore with 33,000 [...]

Meet Gloria!

August 25, 2020

Meet Gloria! She’s been volunteering at Fulfill’s People’s Pantry in Toms River at The B.E.A.T. Center since Superstorm Sandy. At age 91, she's bagging bread for us in the pictures above! Gloria is known for the extra peppery taralli cookies she bakes for other volunteers. She loves volunteering with us, and we LOVE having her! [...]

2020 HOLIDAY ORNAMENTS NOW AVAILABLE!

August 4, 2020

Skip the lines and crowded stores… you can now conveniently shop online for a Fulfill 2020 Holiday Ornament for your family, friends, colleagues, and clients! Our snow globe ornament comes ready to hang on a tree, doorknob, or wall with a pretty green satin ribbon. When you purchase this beautiful keepsake, you are supporting Fulfill’s [...]

Need Help Connecting to Services? Fulfill’s Resource Connections Team Assisting Clients Again with COVID-19 Precautions in Place

July 27, 2020

Fulfill’s Resource Connections Team is once again meeting with clients – in a COVID-19 safe way – to assist them with applications for SNAP (food stamps), enrollment in affordable health care, tax preparation, connecting to affordable housing, budgeting and money management, utility expenses, and connecting to available senior services.

A Shout Out to ACME and the ACME Foundation!

July 21, 2020

Since the COVID-19 pandemic struck in mid-March, Fulfill has experienced a 40% spike in the demand for food from our neighbors who lost their jobs and experienced other hardships. Luckily, we have community partners like ACME and the ACME Foundation that have stepped up to help us feed children and their families struggling in Monmouth […]

We’re Back!

July 15, 2020

With COVID-19 safety precautions in place, Fulfill’s Resource Connections Team can now assist clients again with food stamps, affordable healthcare, and tax preparation.

Generosity of Local Construction Companies and Union Give Fulfill Much Needed Expansion to Meet Demand for Food Through the Pandemic and Beyond

July 2, 2020

Earle Donates $50,000 to Fulfill to Support COVID-19 Response “Thanks to Earle, Operating Engineers Local 825, The Stavola Companies, and CJ Hesse, Inc., Fulfill can now better accommodate food deliveries and more volunteers and employees at our Neptune Distribution Center. This is essential to meet the growing demand for food at the Jersey Shore during [...]

Fulfill’s Policy on Racism and Violence

June 4, 2020

Fulfill, formerly the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, condemns the use of violence in any context. For the past 36 years, Fulfill has played a crucial role in the fight against hunger in our community. Our mission is to alleviate hunger and build food security in Monmouth and Ocean Counties.

Fulfill Awards More Than a Quarter Million Dollars in Grants to Participating Food Pantries and Other Feeding Agencies

May 19, 2020

Goal to Help Feeding Agencies Distribute More Food to Meet Growing Demand Neptune, New Jersey, May 15, 2020 – Fulfill, formerly The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, announced today that it has awarded $271,000 in Fulfill Pandemic Relief Grants to 51 of its participating food pantries and other feeding agencies in Monmouth and Ocean [...]

Are You Hungry? Fulfill Launches New Text System to Help Those in Need Find Nearest Food Pantries

April 20, 2020

Tri-State Area’s First Text System to Locate Food Pantries Neptune, New Jersey, April 20, 2020 – Fulfill, formerly The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, is offering a new tool to help people who need food find the closest food pantries in their area within Monmouth and Ocean Counties. The “FindFood” text system, the first [...]

Bank of America Provides Support to Help Address Food Insecurity in Monmouth and Ocean Counties

April 14, 2020

Funding Will Help Support the Distribution of Crisis Relief Boxes and Meet the Demand for Food in the Community Fulfill, formerly The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, announced today it has received a grant from Bank of America to meet the growing demand for food in the community. The $200,000 contribution from Bank of [...]

EMERGENCY NEED OF SHELF STABLE MILK

April 9, 2020

EMERGENCY! WE ARE IN DIRE NEED OF SHELF STABLE MILK! Our shipment is delayed one month, and we need 20,000 containers to help meet the demand. Please consider ordering the shelf stable milk below and have it mailed directly to: Fulfill 3300 Route 66 Neptune NJ 07753 Include your name on the gift card so [...]

Fulfill Mourns the Loss of Diana Tennant, Dedicated Food Bank Employee Who Died from Complications of the Coronavirus

April 9, 2020

Neptune, New Jersey, April 7, 2020 - “It is an incredibly sad day at Fulfill, as we lost a champion for the hungry, a dedicated colleague, and a dear friend,” said Kim Guadagno, Fulfill CEO and President and former Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey. It is with profound sorrow that Fulfill, formerly called the FoodBank [...]

COVID-19 Safety Precautions for Fulfill Employees and Volunteers

March 30, 2020

Fulfill, formerly The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, is essential according to the Governor’s Executive Order. As such, Fulfill must stay open and operating to feed our neighbors in need. To that end, the safety of staff and our volunteers is vital to our mission. So, until the crisis is over: All staff, to [...]

Fulfill to Partner with Jersey Shore Restaurants to Feed People in Need During Coronavirus Outbreak

March 16, 2020

In the last 24 hours, several food pantries and soup kitchens have closed due to a lack of volunteers and fear of the coronavirus spreading, but the 136,000 people served by Fulfill, formerly the Foodbank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, still need to eat…and we expect the number to grow. To help meet the demand [...]

Collection Drive as Part of Fulfill’s Coronavirus Preparedness Plan

March 13, 2020

Fulfill to “Shine Light on Hunger” at 2020 Humanitarian Gala

March 6, 2020

ENCON President David Indursky Honored as Humanitarian of the Year Neptune, New Jersey, March 5, 2020 – Fulfill, formerly The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, is proud to announce that ENCON Owner and President David Indursky will be its 2020 Gala Honoree at its “Shine Light on Hunger” Humanitarian Gala on March 27th at [...]

Fulfill to Manage The People’s Pantry

March 5, 2020

Neptune, New Jersey, March 5, 2020 – Fulfill, formerly The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, is excited to announce it will be managing The People’s Pantry at the B.E.A.T. Center in Toms River, which is adjacent to Fulfill offices and Fulfill’s Culinary Training Program, effective today, March 5, 2020. The People’s Pantry will now [...]

Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University Workshop

February 27, 2020

Ranney School Wins Top Title in Students Change Hunger Competition to Benefit Fulfil

January 31, 2020

Jersey Shore Schools Provide Nearly 200,000 Meals to People in Need During Holiday Season Ranney School in Tinton Falls was announced the 2019 Heavyweight Champion of the Students Change Hunger Competition in Monmouth and Ocean Counties, to benefit Fulfill, formerly the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. The award was for collecting the most food [...]

Tinton Falls Synagogue Partners with Fulfill to Feed Seniors in Asbury Park

January 22, 2020

Asbury Park, New Jersey, January 22, 2020 – “You get to have a full meal. Not everyone gets that every day. I do fortunately, but not everyone here does,” said Patricia Hynosk, resident of Asbury Tower, an affordable senior housing building along the ocean in Asbury Park. Hynosk was among the fifty residents of Asbury [...]

Fulfill’s Hydroponic Towers: Soil Free Indoor Gardening

January 22, 2020

No soil. No natural sunlight. No kidding! When you walk into Fulfill’s Distribution Center in Neptune, you will see some unusual looking towers with vegetables growing out of them. Welcome to the world of Hydroponic Towers - now giving a whole new meaning to indoor gardening! Each Garden Tower can grow 20 heads of lettuce [...]

Fulfill Fights to “Shine Light on Hunger” with LED Light Bulbs Campaign

January 14, 2020

More Than 52,000 Light Bulbs to be Distributed to People in Need Fulfill, formerly The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, will distribute 52,080 LED light bulbs to people in need through its network of food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, day programs, and group homes. Fulfill’s “Shine Light on Hunger” campaign is part of the [...]

Fulfill’s Holiday Ham and Turkey Palooza to Benefit Families in Need

December 19, 2019

Accepting Drop Off Donations Friday at Fulfill in Time for the Holidays Fulfill (formerly The Foodbank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties) will host its First Annual Holiday Ham and Turkey Palooza this Friday at our Distribution Center at 3300 Route 66 in Neptune from 9 am to 4 pm. Fulfill is asking for frozen hams [...]

SPRINGSTEEN ON SUNDAY RADIO PROGRAM CELEBRATES 14TH ANNUAL ALL-REQUEST SHOW BENEFITING FULFILL, FORMERLY FOODBANK OF MONMOUTH AND OCEAN COUNTIES

November 22, 2019

Neptune, NJ – (November 22, 2019) – The all-request edition of Springsteen on Sunday radio program, hosted by Tom Cunningham on 107.1 The Boss (WWZY-FM), will return for its 14th year, with all proceeds benefiting FULFILL (formerly, The Foodbank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties). The show, now in its 16th year, features the music of Bruce Springsteen and other Jersey Shore legends [...]

Turkey Drop to Feed Families in Need

November 22, 2019

Jersey Strong Foundation Hits Goal of Donating Over ONE MILLION Meals

November 21, 2019

With continuous years of commitment, The Jersey Strong Foundation has surpassed the one million meal mark to our food insecure neighbors, which translates to over $340,000 in donations to Fulfill! The recent event with Jersey Strong and Fulfill at Top Golf in Edison, New Jersey, helped Jersey Strong reach its long-term goal. With a strong [...]

Fulfill’s First Ever “CHOP HUNGER” Champion Announced

November 21, 2019

Celebrity Judges, Jersey Shore Restaurants and Local Teams Make the First Annual Chop Hunger Competition a Huge Success Fulfill (formerly The Foodbank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties) teamed up with Joe Leone’s Italian Specialties and Johnson’s Restaurant Equipment for the First Annual “Chop Hunger” Competition, on Monday, November 4th, at Doolan’s Shore Club in Spring [...]

Free Thanksgiving Meals in Monmouth and Ocean Counties

November 21, 2019

Local McDonald’s Restaurants Donate 500 Turkeys to Fulfill for Thanksgiving

November 19, 2019

Neptune, New Jersey, November 19, 2019 – Local McDonald’s restaurant owners delivered a donation of five hundred turkeys to Fulfill, formerly The FoodBank of Monmouth & Ocean Counties, to help meet the need for Thanksgiving. Fulfill received more than 8,600 requests for turkeys to feed families in need for the holiday. “This donation brings us [...]

Monmouth County Sheriff’s Officers Help Unload 1,000 Turkeys Donated by Stop & Shop as Fulfill Responds to Unprecedented Requests for Emergency Assistance

November 14, 2019

Neptune, New Jersey, November 14, 2019 - Monmouth County Sheriff’s Officers helped unload 1,000 turkeys donated by Stop & Shop to Fulfill (formerly known as The Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties), as Fulfill responds to unprecedented requests for emergency assistance in Monmouth and Ocean Counties. The turkey donation is part of Stop & [...]

The Faces of Fulfill – Sharron and Shanise Browne

November 12, 2019

These sisters from Ocean County are BOTH graduates of Fulfill’s Culinary Training Program at the B.E.A.T. Center in Toms River. Sharron (on left) is legally blind. She had to leave her executive position in health care after she had a debilitating stroke requiring her to learn to walk again. When she got out of her […]

Fulfill Offers Free Assistance Navigating Affordable Healthcare Insurance Enrollment Currently Underway

November 12, 2019

Financial Help Available for Eligible Applicants Open enrollment for Affordable Healthcare Insurance starting in 2020 through Marketplace is underway and will continue through December 15, 2019. Fulfill, formerly the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, is a State Navigator Agency, offering free assistance with our trained healthcare experts. This service allows individual needs to be […]

Countdown to Fulfill’s “CHOP HUNGER” Competition with Celebrity Judges and Chefs Including Miss New Jersey Teen USA

October 29, 2019

Jersey Shore Restaurants and Local Teams Will Compete to be the First Ever CHOP HUNGER Champion During Restaurant Week Fulfill (formerly The Foodbank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties) is excited to team up with Joe Leone’s Italian Specialties and Johnson’s Restaurant Equipment for the first annual “Chop Hunger” Competition, this Monday, November 4th, at Doolan’s Shore […]

We Helped You Then, We Need Your Help Now

October 29, 2019

Today marks seven years since Superstorm Sandy. Whole towns were wiped away and thousands of people didn’t know where their next meal would come from. Fulfill played an important part in bringing those families and children food security during uncertain times. In fact, Fulfill served more than 328,000 pounds of food in the aftermath of [...]

Bride and Groom Volunteer at Fulfill On Their Wedding Day

October 29, 2019

On their wedding day, Stephen Horney and Kathryn DaSalla weren’t engulfed in typical wedding day chaos; instead, they chose something more rewarding… volunteering at their local food bank. “We've always tried to be active in our communities,” said the newlyweds. Along with their entire wedding party, Stephen and Kathryn spent their day volunteering at Fulfill [...]

The Faces of Fulfill – Golddence Wilson

October 24, 2019

Golddence used to live in a homeless shelter with her eldest son. Now, she’s a married mother of four and works as a line cook at Drift House with David Burke in Sea Bright. She says the skills she acquired through Fulfill’s Culinary Training Program at the B.E.A.T. Center helped her gain confidence in herself, […]

Fulfill and The American Culinary Federation Jersey Shore Chefs Partner with Elementary Schools for National Childhood Hunger Day

October 16, 2019

Students Learn Nutrition and Healthy Food Choices to Raise Public Awareness Fulfill (formerly The Foodbank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties) and The American Culinary Federation Chefs partnered with area elementary schools to provide interactive lessons about nutrition and food choices for students to help raise public awareness about childhood hunger, obesity and malnutrition issues. Local [...]

Ernst and Young Chooses Fulfill for Volunteer Day

October 7, 2019

Neptune, New Jersey, October 7, 2019 - It took one conversation with Fulfill President and CEO Kim Guadagno to convince Sally Boyer, a member of the Assurance Services Department at Ernst and Young, to organize a volunteer team to help at our Neptune Distribution Center. The volunteer group was part of the Ernst and Young [...]

“First in Nation” Volunteer Pilot Program Brings Fresh Fish to People in Need

September 20, 2019

September 20, 2019, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ – Fulfill (formerly The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties), America’s Gleaned Seafood of Lavallette, and Trinity Seafood of Lakewood are proud to announce their partnership that will reduce the waste of fresh fish that cannot be sold and give it to people who are food insecure through […]

Fulfill Partners with Monmouth University to Address Food Insecurity Among Struggling College Students

September 10, 2019

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 […]

Fulfill Benefits From Walmart of Freehold Grand Reopening

August 2, 2019

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. […]

Fulfill Provides Emergency Meals for Neptune Seniors Power Outages

July 25, 2019

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 […]

Stepping Up To Fill The Gap With Emergency Meals For Ocean County Kids

July 6, 2019

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 […]

Hunger Doesn’t Take a Vacation: Providing Summer Meals To Local Children

June 28, 2019

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 […]

Jenkinson’s Boardwalk, Casino Pier and Breakwater Beach provide nearly 15,000 meals to our neighbors

May 29, 2019

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 […]

Fulfill Honey Bees: In Full Swing This Spring

May 21, 2019

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. […]

Join Walmart In The Fight Against Hunger

May 16, 2019

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 […]

What’s all the buzz about soil health?

May 10, 2019

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. […]

Working Together, We Can End Hunger In Our Community: A Note From Kim Guadagno, Fulfill’s New CEO

May 6, 2019

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 […]

Fulfill’s Chef Corner: Spice Up Your Cinco de Mayo Festivities!

May 3, 2019

Welcome back to Fulfill’s Chef Corner, a monthly series of delicious nutritious recipes that will excite everyone’s taste buds! Gather your friends and grab some sombreros, it’s fiesta time! Chef Lisa is sharing her recipe for Chicken Tortilla Soup and Homemade Salsa. These two will make a perfect duo, serving as appetizers sides to your […]

Fulfill Welcomes Kim Guadagno As New President & CEO

May 3, 2019

FULFILL, FORMERLY THE FOODBANK OF MONMOUTH AND OCEAN COUNTIES, ANNOUNCES KIM GUADAGNO AS NEW PRESIDENT & CEO Officials From Across The State Praise Selection As New CEO Looks To Build On Fulfill’s Mission Of Helping Most Vulnerable Neptune — Fulfill, formerly the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, today announced that former Lieutenant Governor Kim […]

Fulfill’s Chef Corner: Spring Sides To Spruce Your Holiday Dinner

April 17, 2019

Welcome back to Fulfill’s Chef Corner, a monthly series of delicious and nutritious recipes that will excite everyone’s taste buds! This month’s recipes are brought to you by Fulfill’s Chef Ray. Elga’s Spring Spa Salad and Baked Pineapple both offer fresh, light spring flavors, and has a little something for everyone. Both pair perfectly with […]

Fulfill and Partner Pantries Join Feeding Our Families, a Massive, Tri-State Food Drive

April 2, 2019

THE 2019 FEEDING OUR FAMILIES FOOD DRIVE HAS BEEN POSTPONED. PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR A RESCHEDULED DATE! UPDATE April 4, 2019 – “This weekend’s Feeding Our Families food drive has been postponed and will be rescheduled. NBC 4 New York and Telemundo 47, along with our partners at Stop & Shop want this event to […]

Volunteering for VITA Delivers Results

March 19, 2019

This tax season, David Rajala, is volunteering with Fulfill to help people complete their tax returns. David estimates the hours he puts in will result in around $100,000 of tax refunds for people in the community this year! Fulfill offers tax refund services, including tax preparation, through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. This […]

Fulfill’s Chef Corner: Valentine’s Day Dinner for Two

February 13, 2019

Looking to impress someone special this Valentine’s Day? Forget the expensive box of chocolates and crowded restaurants, and serve them a delicious home cooked meal instead! Welcome to Fulfill’s Chef Corner, a monthly series of providing nutritious, yet delicious recipes that will excite everyone’s taste buds. This month’s recipe, brought you by Fulfill’s Chef […]

Meet Our 2019 Humanitarian: Chris Sullens

February 11, 2019

The 2019 Fulfill Humanitarian Gala is approaching, March 15th! Tickets, ads, and sponsorships are still available. We are happy to highlight one of this year’s 2019 honorees, Chris Sullens, Chief Executive of CentralReach in Holmdel. Mr. Sullens is recognized as a humanitarian for his remarkable loyalty and commitment toward helping those in need in the […]

Fulfilling A Dream With The Help of VITA Program

February 1, 2019

Did you know Fulfill files? Fulfill offers tax refund services through the VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program, including tax preparation for those eligible in our community. This is Fulfill’s seventh year providing the free service. Last season, Fulfill assisted about 4,300 households, resulting in over $7 million in tax refunds. One client, in particular, […]

Fulfilling A Dream With The VITA Program

February 1, 2019

Did you know Fulfill files? Fulfill offers tax refund services through the VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program, including tax preparation to those eligible in our community. This is Fulfill’s seventh year providing the free service. Last season, Fulfill assisted about 4,300 households, resulting in over $7 million in tax refunds. One client in particular […]

How Fulfill Is Working To Provide For Those Affected By Government Shutdown

January 17, 2019

What We’re Doing to Help Fulfill is prepared with the necessary steps to uphold their responsibility to the community. Fulfill will continue to work with donors, staff, and partners on national and local levels to ensure there is enough food and resources to help serve the potential rise in individuals needing assistance. This could include […]

Fulfill’s Chef Corner: Welcome 2019 with a Healthy Meal

January 10, 2019

Now that the hustle and bustle of the holiday season have officially ended, and we are well into the New Year, it’s only natural to reflect on the past year and set new goals for ourselves. What was your New Year’s resolution? Was it to get more involved in your community and volunteer more? Was […]

STUDENTS CHANGE HUNGER KICKOFF 2018

October 10, 2018

Fulfill is calling all students, teachers, staff and parents of Monmouth & Ocean Counties to participate in this year’s Students Change Hunger. This annual campaign sparks friendly competition amongst local schools, challenging students to spread awareness of hunger in our communities by organizing food and fund drives and competing with other schools for the chance [...]

FULFILL RECEIVES $20,000 GRANT FROM THE PROVIDENT BANK FOUNDATION

October 2, 2018

Fulfill recently announced a $20,000 Major Grant from The Provident Bank Foundation to support its Culinary Training Program with After School Meals. This generous grant will help low-income adults achieve a sustainable income in a viable career, while also providing daily meals for low-income children participating in local after school programs. “One in ten people [...]

$10,000 grant helps Fulfill in mission to end hunger in Ocean and Monmouth Counties

August 8, 2018

Toms River, N.J. – August 9, 2018 – Lakeland Bank recently presented a $10,000 Community Impact Grant to Fulfill at the B.E.A.T Center in Toms River, N.J. The purpose of Lakeland Bank’s Community Impact Grant Program is to address specific community-focused initiatives and invest in eligible high-performing nonprofit organizations that make a strong and lasting impact [...]

FULFILL Receives $30,000 Grant from the Walmart Foundation to Support SNAP Education and Outreach

July 18, 2018

Neptune (July 19, 2018) – Fulfill, formerly The FoodBank of Monmouth & Ocean Counties today announced a $30,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation to help fight hunger in Monmouth and Ocean Counties through Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) education and outreach. SNAP is the largest federal program dedicated to providing aid to millions of low-income [...]

WHY JERSEY STRONG SUPPORTS FULFILL

June 15, 2018

Commitment Keeps Jersey Strong My mother started WoW Work Out World over 25 years ago and my family and our team of fitness professionals have been Keeping Jersey Strong ever since. You may not know this, but we coined the phrase JERSEY STRONG back in 2007. And then in 2012, when Superstorm Sandy hit, our [...]

Fulfill Provides Summer Meals for Children When School is Out

May 2, 2018

This June, Fulfill will be participating in the 2018 Summer Food Service Program, which provides free breakfasts and lunches to low-income children attending summer recreational programs. The twenty one programs sponsored by Fulfill are located within Monmouth and Ocean Counties in places where children ages eighteen and younger can receive a meal in a safe, organized environment. Participating [...]

Grant Support helps SNAP Recipients in Monmouth & Ocean Counties

April 29, 2018

For several years, Fulfill has received support from the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) and the Walmart Foundation for SNAP Outreach. Their generous grants have supported both our Resource Connections Team, who conduct community outreach and help families apply for SNAP, and our advocacy efforts to improve SNAP policies. The Supplemental Food Assistance Program [...]

FULFILL JOINS NBC 4 NEW YORK, TELEMUNDO 47, STOP & SHOP AND TRI-STATE FOOD BANKS FOR ONE-DAY REGIONAL FOOD DRIVE ON SATURDAY, APRIL 28

April 12, 2018

Feeding our Families is one of the largest, single-day, multi-state food drives in the Northeast Fulfill food pantry partners will collect non-perishable items at local Stop & Shop locations in Monmouth & Ocean Counties NBC 4 New York and Telemundo 47 news anchors and reporters will join volunteers, visit collection locations across the Tri-State NEPTUNE, [...]

Food for Thought – Spring 2018

March 14, 2018

Life is unpredictable and a safety net is critical for every family. As our new name implies, we “fulfill” the greater needs of the hungry, from distributing nutritious food to providing life-changing resources – resources that help families move past the rough times. Jack lost both his job and his job-based health insurance in one day, leaving […]

The Thurgood Marshall Elementary SOUPER BOWL OF CARING Food Drive

March 1, 2018

Thurgood Marshall Elementary School in Asbury Park hosted its first “Souper Bowl of Caring” Food Drive benefitting Fulfill to pay it forward to their community. Students in Pre-K through 5 th Grade joined together to not only collect the cans, but also construct a “Full Steam Ahead” can sculpture. With the 600 cans collected, students [...]

BJ’s Wholesale Club Gives Back to Children in Need

February 5, 2018

Recently, BJ’s Wholesale Club in Toms River hosted a staff volunteering event to collect and organize food to donate to Fulfill. Team Members wanted to celebrate a successful year by giving back to local children in need, so 70 Team Members along with their families came together for their annual Celebration. Together they were able [...]

Students Change Hunger Competition

January 31, 2018

Midstreams Elementary wins 2018 Heavyweight Champion Award Fulfill announced the results and Award Winners in the 11th Annual Students Change Hunger Competition at a special recognition event at iPlay America. The top prize went to Midstreams Elementary School in Brick, who received the Heavyweight Champion Award for collecting the most poundage. From the start of […]

Food For Thought – Winter 2018

December 11, 2017

Fulfill sends help to Puerto Rico Food Bank. On the 5th Anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, Fulfill paid it forward and helped another Food Bank after another life-changing storm. Our FoodBank was helped by many others in the Feeding America network who came to ensure we could operate and get food and emergency supplies to our […]

10 Years of NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS

December 11, 2017

For the past 10 years, Medtronic has dedicated the holiday season to giving back and engaging the community. Since the office is in Eatontown’s Industrial Park, they decided the impact would be greater if they engaged not only the vendors and companies that work with them, but also their business neighbors. The idea was to […]

Cedar Stars Sparkle for Holiday Food Drive

December 7, 2017

The Cedar Stars Academy hosted its first annual Holiday Donation Drive this year for their local food bank, Fulfill! The club’s teams were challenged to come together and raise donations, which went directly to Fulfill in an effort to feed families in need. With the holiday season just around the corner, these contributions play a large […]

Help Your Local Food Bank Provide Holiday Meals

November 1, 2017

With the holiday season just around the corner, we need your help to ensure everyone has a Thanksgiving meal! Fulfill will be collecting holiday meals throughout November and December. Here’s how you can help. We are asking the community for donations, large or small including turkeys, turkey breasts or any other holiday food items through [...]

STUDENTS CHANGE HUNGER COMPETITION HEATS UP FOR THE HOLIDAYS!

October 30, 2017

October 28, 2017: Since school began in September, students around Monmouth and Ocean Counties have been taking part in Fulfills’ Students Change Hunger Program – a statewide food and fund drive competition with prizes and recognition to the top performing schools in many categories. With 10 years of success, the idea of competing to collect […]

FULFILL IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS for FREE TAX PREPARATION PROGRAM

October 18, 2017

No Experience Necessary – Free IRS Training Provided Every year Fulfill helps complete thousands of free tax returns for people in need through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, resulting in millions of dollars returned to our communities through Earned Income Tax Credits (EITC). Monmouth and Ocean counties need additional volunteers in various capacities to [...]

Food for Thought – Fall 2017

September 22, 2017

The FoodBank is now Fulfill “We changed our name because we are doing more and invite our neighbors and partners to mobilize and engage in the many hunger-fighting services that help shorten the food line and add to the bottom line of families in need.” Official launch of the new brand took place at Neptune […]

Camp Kids Against Hunger

September 19, 2017

September 2017, Neptune, NJ: Exciting events went on this summer here at Fulfill, as we brought together the children of Monmouth and Ocean Counties in our annual Camp Kids Against Hunger Program. The goal of this program is to bring together the students of the community in hopes to raise food and awareness for their […]

Fulfill and Feeding America Food Banks are Working Together to Provide Disaster Relief to Those Affected by Hurricane Irma and Harvey

September 13, 2017

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“Our community knows all too well how slow the pace of recovery from a major Storm can take and how resources are stretched during these difficult times,” says Carlos Rodriguez, Fulfill Executive Director. [ . . .]