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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.

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

Articles from Our Fall 2024 Newsletter

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

Articles from Our Summer 2024 Newsletter

BUILDING BETTER TO INCREASE IMPACT

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

SUPPORTING AGENCIES TO MEET THE NEED

LEAVE A LASTING LEGACY

Articles from Our Spring 2024 Newsletter

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

Articles from Our Winter 2024 Newsletter

Aspiring To Be Better Through Innovation

Stories From Our Neighbors – Sheila

2023 Impact & Beyond

Getting Involved with FBSJ – Virtual Food Drives

Newsletter Archivess

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

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

CHANGES TO SNAP BENEFITS

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

FBSJ Kicks off Farm to Neighbor Pilot Program

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

STUDENTS CHANGE HUNGER COMPETITION IS HEATING UP

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