A Taste of Compassion
A publication of the Food Bank of South Jersey • Fall 2024 Edition
IN THIS ISSUE:
STRONG ROOTS & LASTING IMPACT IN SOUTH JERSEY – A Note from Fred Wasiak, President & CEO
The annual Partners Appreciation Luncheon is an opportunity to come together as one collective group working to create a more food-secure South Jersey. Our incredible partners demonstrate extraordinary compassion as increasing numbers of neighbors face hunger. Read more.
NEW AGENCY COUNCIL – BUILDING BETTER TOGETHER
Recently, FBSJ created an Agency Council, made up of leaders from some of the 300+ community organizations, to provide feedback to FBSJ and serve as a sounding board for new programs. Read more.
A COMMUNITY UNITED AGAINST HUNGER
FBSJ could not ask for a better group of partners. We’d like to highlight a small sample of our 300 incredible champions that help us change hunger in South Jersey. Read more.
ONE NEIGHBOR’S STORY
After losing her husband and facing rising costs, Carol turned to the Food Bank for support during a challenging transition. Read more.
HOW TO HELP THIS GIVING SEASON
This Giving Season, the Food Bank of South Jersey has lots of opportunities for you to give back to our communities. Learn more and get involved.
Newsletter Archivess
Articles from Our Fall 2022 Newsletter
Fulfillment. Celebration. Tradition.
Food Is…
Serving at Pandemic Levels: What Does That Mean?
Our Spring 2022 Newsletter
Our People – Your Impact
Partner Spotlight: Pastor Georgia Dennis
The Dynamic Duo of SNAP Outreach
DONOR SPOTLIGHT: Elias Bitar
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
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 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 Fall 2023 Newsletter
Building Connection Beyond Food
Growing Healthy Pantries Across New Jersey
Snap-Ed’s Healthy Pantry Initiative Focuses on Neighbors’ Health
