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A Taste of Compassion

A publication of the Food Bank of South Jersey • Summer 2023 Edition

IN THIS ISSUE:

BEING A BETTER ADVOCATE – A NOTE FROM FRED WASIAK, PRESIDENT & CEO

Advocacy can mean many different things. A common definition is the act or process of supporting a cause or a proposal. Read more.

COPE TRAINING – INCREASING UNDERSTANDING OF LIVING IN POVERTY

The Health and Wellness team offers a number of learning opportunities to the public beyond healthy cooking and nutrition. Our latest exercise is the Cost of Poverty Experience. Read more.
SUMMER MEALS – HELPING SOUTH JERSEY YOUTH TAKE A VACATION FROM HUNGER

Throughout the summer weeks, our Summer Meals team provides nutritious food to children and teens in our four-county service area. Read more.

FBSJ KICKS OFF FARM TO NEIGHBOR PILOT PROGRAM

Recently, the Food Bank of South Jersey began an innovative partnership to bring farm-fresh produce to our neighbors. Through a community supported agriculture pilot, FBSJ invested in the growing season of Free Haven Farms. Read more.

HUNGER GAMES RECAP

After a three-year, in-person hiatus, the Food Bank Hunger Games returned in June, combining elements from popular cooking-challenge shows and tasking teams with creating healthy meals in 45 minutes using food items that we distribute to our neighbors. Read more.

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 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 Fall 2022 Newsletter

Fulfillment. Celebration. Tradition.

Food Is…

Serving at Pandemic Levels: What Does That Mean?

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Articles From Our Winter 2022 Newsletter

Our People – Your Impact

Partner Spotlight: Pastor Georgia Dennis

The Dynamic Duo of SNAP Outreach

DONOR SPOTLIGHT: Elias Bitar

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