The Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ), the area’s largest emergency food provider, hosted its fourth annual Viva South Jersey gala fundraiser in November. The event featured a Las Vegas theme complete with charity gambling, live and silent auctions, dinner and dancing.
The gala was attended by corporate and institutional donors, individual donors, agency partners from FBSJ’s distribution network, FBSJ board members, executives and employees.
The highlight of the evening was a presentation of FBSJ’s Champion Against Hunger Award to ShopRite, honoring the retailer’s long-time role in supporting FBSJ’s mission and programs.
The fundraiser grossed over $145,000 in support for FBSJ’s Summer Meals Program which provides breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks for children in need at sites throughout the community.
The FBSJ is located at 1501 John Tipton Blvd., Pennsauken, and can be reached by phone at 856-662-4884 or by sending an email to info@foodbanksj.webspeakeasy
Viva South Jersey raises funds for summer meals
The Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ), the area’s largest emergency food provider, hosted its fourth annual Viva South Jersey gala fundraiser in November. The event featured a Las Vegas theme complete with charity gambling, live and silent auctions, dinner and dancing.