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A Taste of Compassion

A publication of the Food Bank of South Jersey • Winter 2024 Edition

IN THIS ISSUE:

Aspiring To Be Better Through Innovation – A Note from Fred Wasiak, President & CEO

We have an ongoing aspiration: to always try and do better. It’s simple, but it also reflects our efforts to examine how we do things, and how we can better serve our neighbors. Read more.

Stories From Our Neighbors – Sheila

Last December, Sheila, a compassionated nurse, faced a sudden, life-altering event when she slipped on black ice. Read more.
2023 Impact & Beyond

Last year was a big year, with near-pandemic levels of neighbors seeking assistance. Check out some of the numbers behind our impact throughout South Jersey.

Innovations In operations

The numbers above not only tell the story of the Food Bank, but they emphasize the importance of our Operations team – the backbone of all we do here at FBSJ. Read more

Getting Involved with FBSJ – Virtual Food Drives

There are many ways to join the journey to change hunger in South Jersey. Virtual Food Drive captain Jacob Lazinger has made a big impact, raising more than $26,000 since 2020. Read more.

Articles from Our Fall 2023 Newsletter

Building Connection Beyond Food

Growing Healthy Pantries Across New Jersey

Snap-Ed’s Healthy Pantry Initiative Focuses on Neighbors’ Health

Increasing H.O.P.E. Through Our Partners

Articles from Our Summer 2023 Newsletter

BEING A BETTER ADVOCATE

HELPING SJ YOUTH TAKE A VACATION FROM HUNGER

INCREASING THE UNDERSTANDING OF LIVING IN POVERTY

HUNGER GAMES RECAP

Articles from Our Spring 2023 Newsletter

STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES TOGETHER

ELEVATING VOICES OF OUR PANTRY LEADERS

ELEVATING VOICES OF OUR NEIGHBORS

ELEVATING VOICES OF OUR YOUTH

Articles from Our Winter 2023 Newsletter

FOOD IN AND FOOD OUT – A NOTE FROM FRED C. WASIAK

HOW NEIGHBORS CAN FIND FOOD

FINDING FOOD… FILLING LIVES

STUDENTS JOINING THE FIGHT AGAINST HUNGER

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Articles from Our Fall 2022 Newsletter

Fulfillment. Celebration. Tradition.

Food Is…

Serving at Pandemic Levels: What Does That Mean?

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Our People – Your Impact

Partner Spotlight: Pastor Georgia Dennis

The Dynamic Duo of SNAP Outreach

DONOR SPOTLIGHT: Elias Bitar

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