A Taste of Compassion
A publication of the Food Bank of South Jersey • Spring 2025 Edition
IN THIS ISSUE:
UNEXPECTED CHALLENGES AND FEEDING SOUTH JERSEY FOR 40 YEARS – A Note from Fred Wasiak, President & CEO
Over 40 years, unexpected challenges are inevitable – and the Food Bank of South Jersey has weathered our share. Read more.
FEED SOUTH JERSEY – A STRONGER FUTURE STARTS HERE
Our Feed South Jersey campaign is more than an anniversary milestone, it’s a blueprint for the future, rooted in community, driven by innovation, and focused on long-term impact. Read more.
FINDING HER PLACE, BUILDING A FUTURE: BEDZAIDA SANTANA’S IMPACT ON FBSJ |
In 1987, Bedzaida Santana arrived at the Food Bank of South Jersey as a VISTA volunteer, unsure of what lay ahead – but quickly found more than just a job. Read more.
SOUTH JERSEY STUDENTS STEP UP TO FIGHT HUNGER
Each fall, youth across NJ take part in Students Change Hunger – a statewide food and fund drive that mobilizes schools to support their local food banks. Read more.
A WINNING RECIPE: CHOP HUNGER RAISES CRITICAL SUPPORT
In May, FBSJ hosted Chop Hunger, where local corporate teams competed in a fast-paced, mystery-basket challenge in support of hunger relief. Read more.