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A Taste of Compassion

A publication of the Food Bank of South Jersey • Winter 2026

IN THIS ISSUE:

FROM SOUTH JERSEY, FOR SOUTH JERSEY – A MESSAGE FROM NEW PRESIDENT & CEO, JANE ASSELTA

Our new President & CEO, Jane Asselta, was born and raised in Vineland, just a few miles from her family’ s produce farm. She takes a servant-leadership approach that centers equity for our neighbors and strengthens organizations making a meaningful impact. Read more.

NEW CLASSES AT THE CENTER FOR HEALTH, WELLNESS & NUTRITION

The Center for Health, Wellness, and Nutrition continues to grow as a space for learning, connection, and support. Read more.
YEAR-IN-REVIEW: WHAT YOUR SUPPORT MADE POSSIBLE

2025 asked a lot of our community. But with your support, neighbors across our region had access to resources when they needed them most. Read more

40 YEARS FORWARD: WHAT IT MEANS TO BE ‘OF SOUTH JERSEY’

In honor of our 40th anniversary, we asked you to tell us: What does it mean to you to be ‘of South Jersey’? Read more

YOUNG LEADERS, BIG IMPACT: STUDENTS CHANGE HUNGER 2025

Youth organizations across South Jersey made a powerful impact through this year’s Students Change Hunger initiative. Read more

Articles from Our Summer 2025 Newsletter

LOOKING BACK WITH GRATITUDE, FORWARD WITH HOPE

WHERE OUR FOOD COMES FROM – AND WHERE IT GOES

FEEDING OUR MOST VULNERABLE NEIGHBORS

Articles from Our Summer 2025 Newsletter

CELEBRATING SEVEN YEARS OF A SELFLESS COMMUNITY

THE IMPACT OF SUMMER MEALS

YEAR-ROUND SUPPORT

LOOKING AHEAD: HARVEST SEASON PREP

Articles from Our Special 40th Anniversary Newsletter

CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF COMMUNITY, COMPASSION, AND COMMITMENT

A MILESTONE MOMENT: JUNE 24

THE VISION THAT STARTED IT ALL

FOUR DECADES OF IMPACT

FEED SOUTH JERSEY: JOIN THE MOVEMENT

CALLING ALL COOKS! BE FEATURED IN OUR 40TH ANNIVERSARY COOKBOOK

Articles from Our Spring 2025 Newsletter

FINDING HER PLACE, BUILDING A FUTURE: BEDZAIDA SANTANA’S IMPACT ON FBSJ

UNEXPECTED CHALLENGES AND FEEDING SOUTH JERSEY FOR 40 YEARS

FEED SOUTH JERSEY – A STRONGER FUTURE STARTS HERE

SOUTH JERSEY STUDENTS STEP UP TO FIGHT HUNGER

A WINNING RECIPE: CHOP HUNGER RAISES CRITICAL SUPPORT

Articles from Our Winter 2025 Newsletter

FEEL GOOD WITH FOOD: A RECIPE FOR HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES

HONORING OUR PAST, BUILDING OUR FUTURE

WRAPPING UP A YEAR OF IMPACT

FULL, THRIVING FUTURES IN CAMDEN

HOW TO GET INVOLVED WITH FBSJ: GROUP VOLUNTEERING

40 YEARS & STORIES

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ONE NEIGHBOR’S STORY

HOW TO HELP THIS GIVING SEASON

STRONG ROOTS & LASTING IMPACT IN SOUTH JERSEY

NEW AGENCY COUNCIL – BUILDING BETTER TOGETHER

A COMMUNITY UNITED AGAINST HUNGER

BUILDING BETTER TO INCREASE IMPACT

Summer Meals 2024: MORE OPTIONS, LESS WASTE, GREATER IMPACT

SUPPORTING AGENCIES TO MEET THE NEED

LEAVE A LASTING LEGACY

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION NEVER ENDS

SENIOR SATISFACTION

UNDERSTANDING THE IMPACT: WHERE DOES YOUR DONATION GO?

STUDENTS CONTINUE TO CHANGE HUNGER IN NJ

FOOD BANK HUNGER GAMES 2024

Aspiring To Be Better Through Innovation

Stories From Our Neighbors – Sheila

2023 Impact & Beyond

Getting Involved with FBSJ – Virtual Food Drives

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

STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES TOGETHER

ELEVATING VOICES OF OUR PANTRY LEADERS

ELEVATING VOICES OF OUR NEIGHBORS

ELEVATING VOICES OF OUR YOUTH

CHANGES TO SNAP BENEFITS

BEING A BETTER ADVOCATE

HELPING SJ YOUTH TAKE A VACATION FROM HUNGER

INCREASING THE UNDERSTANDING OF LIVING IN POVERTY

HUNGER GAMES RECAP

FBSJ Kicks off Farm to Neighbor Pilot Program

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

STUDENTS CHANGE HUNGER COMPETITION IS HEATING UP

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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