Food Bank of South Jersey Names Campbell Soup Company 2017 Champion Against Hunger Awardee
Campbell Awarded for Its Long-Standing Partnership in Support of FBSJ’s Mission - October 25, 2017
The Food Bank of South Jersey Asks Area Residents to Join Nationwide Effort in Taking Action to End Hunger
FBSJ Announces Schedule of Fundraising and Community Service Events to Promote Hunger Action Month™ - August 23, 2017
Driving Out Summer Hunger with the Food Bank of South Jersey’s Mobile Meals Program
Bus Stop Café Provides Safe Space for Kids in Need to Read and Eat Where They Live and Play - July 01, 2017
Fighting Summer Hunger by Feeding 8,000 Children in South Jersey
The Food Bank of South Jersey to Deliver a Half Million Meals to Low-Income Children in Need at 168 Sites in Camden, Burlington, Gloucester, and Salem Counties - June 03, 2017
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist of the Charlotte Hornets Unveils Sponsored Food Bank of South Jersey Hope Mobile
South Jersey Native and NBA Basketball Player Helps Provide Meals to Those in Need - May 03, 2017
The Food Bank of South Jersey Hosts Fifth Annual “Food Bank Hunger Games” Cooking Competition
Corporate Teams Compete to Raise Funding for FBSJ’s Hunger Relief Programs for Children. - April 15, 2017
The Food Bank of South Jersey Aims to Tackle Hunger with “Souper Bowl” Celebrations
The Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ) has announced their Super Bowl-inspired initiative to tackle hunger by encouraging individuals to host a Souper Bowl Party where they can host a food drive and/or fundraiser to benefit FBSJ. Participants are invited to submit their celebration as a #KickOffForKindness Watch Party through Born This Way Foundation for a chance to be thanked with Lady Gaga tickets. - January 20, 2017
Food Bank of South Jersey Hosts Annual Fundraising Gala, Viva South Jersey
The Food Bank of South Jersey – the area’s largest emergency food provider – is hosting its fourth annual Viva South Jersey Gala fundraiser on Thursday, November 10, 2016. The event features a Las-Vegas theme complete with charity gambling, live and silent auctions, and dinner/dancing. A highlight of the evening will be the presentation of FBSJ’s Champion Against Hunger Award to ShopRite, honoring the supermarket chain’s long-time role in supporting FBSJ’s mission and programs. - November 09, 2016
Food Bank of South Jersey Names ShopRite 2016 Champion Against Hunger Awardee
ShopRite Honored for Its Long-Time Role in Supporting FBSJ’s Mission. The Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ) announced today that it has named ShopRite the 2016 Champion Against Hunger Award recipient. The award will be presented to the owners of ShopRite stores at FBSJ’s annual gala, Viva South Jersey, to be held November 10 at the Crowne Plaza in Cherry Hill, NJ. - November 05, 2016
Food Bank of South Jersey Receives $50,000 Child Hunger Impact Grant from Morgan Stanley Foundation
The Food Bank of South Jersey announced today that it has been awarded a $50,000 Child Hunger Impact Grant from the Morgan Stanley Foundation to deliver direct meals services to low-income children in two Burlington County, New Jersey towns. - October 13, 2016
Food Bank of South Jersey Delivers Record-Setting 170,000 Summer Meals
Strong Support from Volunteer and Business Communities Enable FBSJ Staff to Reach Milestone - September 14, 2016
Food Bank of South Jersey Announces Schedule for "Hunger Action Month" Events
The Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ) today announced a series of fundraising and community service events to be held throughout September in support of Hunger Action Month – Feeding America’s nationwide campaign to engage the public to make a difference in the fight against... - September 02, 2016
Food Bank of South Jersey Posts Stellar Result for American Institute of Baking Audit
Non-Profit Organization’s 940 Score Ranks in Top 5% of Food Banks Nationally - August 03, 2016
Food Bank of South Jersey to Host 250 Children at Summer Meals Kick-Off at Wiggins Park in Camden
USDA and NJDA Officials Expected to Attend June 22 Event; FBSJ Aiming to Deliver 205,000 Meals to Low-Income Children This Summer - June 18, 2016
School is Out, Summer Meals Are in
Food Bank of South Jersey to Deliver 205,000 Meals to Low-Income Children at 100 Sites; Non-Profit Organization’s Award-Winning Summer Meals Program Expands by 125 Percent Over 2015 - June 15, 2016
Food Bank of South Jersey Launches Young Philanthropists Network
The Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ) today announced the formation of the Young Philanthropists Network (YPN), a program designed to connect business professionals under age 40 to the non-profit organization’s mission of alleviating food insecurity. The YPN is expected to attract rising... - May 27, 2016
Food Bank of South Jersey, National Association of Letter Carriers, and USPS Kick-Off Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive with Media Event
24th Annual Campaign Expected to Generate 250,000 Pounds of Food for FBSJ - May 10, 2016
Support for Children’s and Senior’s Programs Are Key Focus on Comcast Cares Day at Food Bank of South Jersey
Approximately 120 Comcast employees are volunteering at the Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ) on Comcast Cares Day, assisting the non-profit organization with multiple projects. These include: · Assembling 1,500 food packs to be distributed through FBSJ’s Kidz Pack program (for school... - April 29, 2016
Food Bank of South Jersey Hosts Fourth "Hunger Games" Cooking Competition
Ten Corporate Teams Participating to Raise Funds for FBSJ’s Children’s Programs and Services. - April 27, 2016
Disabled American Veterans Charitable Trust Awards $15,000 Grant to Food Bank of South Jersey
Funding Enables Hunger-Relief Organization to Deliver Food Assistance to 3000 Veterans Annually - April 06, 2016
Food Bank of South Jersey Seeks Additional Sites for Summer Feeding Program
SFP Assures Children in Low-Income Areas Receive Nutritious Meals during School Vacation - March 19, 2016
Food Bank of South Jersey Transitions to Automated Client Management System
Oasis Insight Supports Real-Time Record Keeping, Improves Accuracy of Reporting Between FBSJ and Partner Agencies - February 08, 2016
Food Bank of South Jersey to Host 110 Volunteers on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
A diverse group of volunteers – bankers, students, lawyers, faith-based organizations, sororities, physicians, and a recent beauty pageant winner – will have a common goal this Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service: donating time and labor to help the Food Bank of South Jersey meet its... - January 13, 2016
Matt Blatt Auto, Food Bank of South Jersey Team to Distribute 250 Christmas Dinners to Gloucester County Families
Glassboro-Based Automotive Dealership Donates $7,500 for Holiday Food Purchases - December 16, 2015
Jon and Loretta Runyan to Serve as Honorary Chairs for Food Bank of South Jersey’s Annual Fundraising Gala
The Food Bank of South Jersey – the area’s largest emergency food provider – is hosting its third annual Viva South Jersey Gala fundraiser. The event features a Las-Vegas theme complete with charity gambling, live and silent auctions, and dinner/dancing. A highlight of the... - November 11, 2015
Food Bank of South Jersey Names Subaru of America Inaugural Winner of Champion Against Hunger Award
Automaker Honored for Its Long-Time Role in Supporting FBSJ’s Mission. - November 07, 2015
Turkey Shortage, Rising Costs Threaten Thanksgiving Season for Thousands Served by Food Bank of South Jersey
Non-Profit Organization Projects 6,000 Turkey Shortfall; Solicits Emergency Support from Businesses and Residents in Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, and Salem Counties. - November 04, 2015
Food Bank of South Jersey to Host Canstruction® Food Drive
Teams from Three SJ Corporations Will Compete to Build Structures Made Entirely from Full Cans of Food. - September 16, 2015
Food Bank of South Jersey Announces Dine Out for Hunger Campaign
Local Restaurants Participating in September 15 Fundraiser Include Capital Grille, Maggiano’s, and Bertucci’s - September 11, 2015
Food Bank of South Jersey Ready for Busy "Hunger Action Month"
The Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ) – the area’s largest emergency food provider – today announced a series of food drives and fundraising events throughout September in support of Feeding America’s® Hunger Action Month – a nationwide campaign to mobilize the... - September 04, 2015
Food Bank of South Jersey Converts to Solar Power
Non-Profit Organization Estimates Migration to Renewable Energy Will Conserve $20,000 Annually at Its 65,000 Square-Foot Facility - September 02, 2015
Food Bank of South Jersey Increases 2015 Summer Meals Program by 25 Percent
FBSJ Will Provide Daily Snacks and Meals to 1,600 Children at 45 Camp Sites for 10 Weeks; Program Starts June 22. - June 20, 2015
Food Bank of South Jersey to Commemorate 30th Anniversary at Annual Partner Meeting
Representatives from 13 Founding Agencies That Started with FBSJ in 1985 to Receive Special Recognition - May 24, 2015
Food Bank of South Jersey, National Association of Letter Carriers Launch Stamp Out Hunger Campaign with Kick-Off Event at Campbell’s Field
Annual Single-Day Food Drive Expected to Generate 250,000 Pounds of Food for FBSJ - May 06, 2015
Cooking for a Cause
Seven Local Corporations to Raise Funds for Children’s Programs by Competing in Food Bank of South Jersey “Hunger Games” Cook-Off - April 29, 2015
200 Comcast Employees to Assist Food Bank of South Jersey on Comcast Cares Day
Nearly 200 Comcast employees are expected to donate time and talents to the Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ) on Comcast Cares Day. They will execute multiple projects on behalf of the non-profit organization, including prepping a vegetable garden at FBSJ’s headquarters; assembling more than... - April 24, 2015
Food Bank of South Jersey, NJ Anti-Hunger Coalition Rally Against Reductions to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
The Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ) and the New Jersey Anti-Hunger Coalition (NJAHC) are teaming to give voice against the recent reductions in SNAP benefits enacted in the Agricultural Act (Farm Bill) of 2014. The non-profit organizations are holding a series of press conferences designed to... - April 11, 2015
Food Bank of South Jersey to Benefit from Walmart Spring "Fight Hunger. Spark Change." Campaign
Public participation can result in potentially $3 million and 75 million meals to help Feeding America and member food banks – in just four weeks. - April 10, 2015
Food Bank of South Jersey Launches Hope Mobile for Veterans
"Rolling Pantry" to Provide Monthly Assistance to 150 Military Personnel and Families - March 18, 2015
Food Bank of South Jersey Launches Youth Nutrition Outreach Training Program in Salem County
Fifteen High School Students Will Learn to Become “Nutrition Ambassadors” Within Their Communities. - March 11, 2015
Food Bank of South Jersey, BJ’s Charitable Foundation Team to Provide 19 Pantries with Infrastructure Upgrades
Critically-Needed Refrigeration Equipment Increases Capacity to Distribute Nutrient-Rich, Perishable Foods - January 14, 2015
New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Guadagno Visits Food Bank of South Jersey as Part of "Season of Service" Campaign
The Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ) will host New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno at its headquarters in Pennsauken on December 3, 2014. The visit is part of the Christie Administration’s Season of Service campaign – a statewide tour that highlights the impact of... - December 03, 2014
Food Bank of South Jersey Announces Details for Holiday "Turkey Drop"
The Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ) announced today that its annual turkey drop event will be held on Saturday, November 22, from 8 am to 1 pm, at the organization’s headquarters on 1501 John Tipton Boulevard in Pennsauken, NJ. The largest emergency food provider serving Camden, Gloucester,... - November 22, 2014
Food Bank of South Jersey Launches Hope Mobile Pantry for Veterans
Veterans in need of a helping hand will soon have it consistently from the Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ). The largest source of emergency food assistance in South Jersey, FBSJ is adding the Army National Guard Armory in Cherry Hill, NJ to the list of sites that it will service regularly with its... - November 10, 2014
Hunger in America Report Reveals Food Bank of South Jersey Served Nearly 200,000 Individual Clients in 2013
Residents Receiving Assistance from South Jersey’s Largest Emergency Food Provider More than Doubled Over Four-Year Period - September 27, 2014
Food Bank of South Jersey to Host Second "Hunger Games"
Fundraising Event with Corporate Partners Raises Hunger Awareness and Helps Fund Kids Initiatives - September 17, 2014
Food Bank of South Jersey Plans for Busy Hunger Action Month
Emergency Food Provider Teams with Corporations and Community on Events that Sharpen the Fight against Food Insecurity. - September 04, 2014
USDA Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services to Tour Food Bank of South Jersey
The Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ), a hunger-relief organization that helps meet the needs of 173,000 food-insecure people across four South Jersey counties, will host a visit on April 1 from Kevin Concannon, the USDA’s Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services. Under... - March 30, 2014
More Teens Are "Going with the Grain" Thanks to Food Bank of South Jersey
Results from Food Bank of South Jersey’s Healthy Baking for Teens Program Reveal New Preferences for Whole Grain Foods and Improved Nutrition Awareness. Health gains from whole grains! That’s the simple but life-changing message that the Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ) brought... - March 28, 2014
Panera Bread Raises a Lot of Dough for the Food Bank of South Jersey
Panera Bread donated proceeds from their Community Breadbox program totally $17,500 dollars to the Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ). Customers who deposited their spare change in register coin boxes at Panera stores in Cherry Hill, Moorestown, Delran, Voorhees, Marlton and Mount Laurel, New Jersey... - March 20, 2014