With an increased interest in health and wellness education and outcomes demonstrating that these services positively impact community health, FBSJ acquired a new building. When opened, this space will bring the Health and Wellness team together to better serve our neighbors. The space will include a teaching kitchen, spaces for community listening sessions, and much more. The additional 20,000+ square foot building will also free up room in FBSJ’s current facility to store and distribute an additional 1.5 million pounds of food to meet the growing demand.

The pandemic raised levels of need across the region, but not only have these levels not subsided, they have increased. FBSJ will build new solutions that increase access to healthy, nutritious, and appropriate food that reaches people in their own communities. In order to reach all impacted neighbors in the four-county service area of Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, and Salem counties, FBSJ will partner with more community-based organizations as well as expand services to better serve our communities through current agency partners.

The Food Bank of South Jersey is an integral part of the community, responsible for delivering nutritious food to residents in urgent need while examining the root causes of food insecurity. Future challenges will emerge, as will the need to innovate and build new systems to meet the needs of our neighbors. Rather than waiting for an emergency to occur, FBSJ must be proactive and prepared for inevitable uncertainties.

​With the South Jersey Hunger Relief Fund, FBSJ is making the ultimate commitment to its beloved community by building the capital that ensures its continued existence for years to come. Motivated by the organization’s core values, the Fund will ensure financial stability and allow timely and proactive responses when crisis strikes. ​