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Feeding the hungry may sound like work, but restaurants, volunteers and recipients that participated in the state s first Sustain and Serve grant program say they are ready to sign up for Phase II this month.
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority is now taking applications through July 18 for $10 million in grants for preparing meals and transporting and distributing them to people who are food-insecure.
The program is receiving raves from agencies, restaurants, volunteers and pantries that took part in the first round.
Aid The Hungry Inc/Soupkitchen411 secured one of only three $2 million grants issued by the authority in the first round. It serves 27 towns in 10 counties, including Bergen, Essex and Morris.
Food banks in Cumberland County provide help to those in need. How to get assistance, become a volunteer or make a donation.
Updated Mar 17, 2021;
Those who are food insecure in New Jersey can get help from local and statewide food banks. The need for assistance has increased greatly since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
Here is a list of nonprofits and agencies that offer food assistance as a primary service in Cumberland County. A list of statewide agencies follows. These organizations are also in need of volunteers and donations; here are ways to volunteer and make donations.
To add a nonprofit organization or agency to the guide, email lobrien@njadvancemedia.com.
Food banks in Monmouth County provide help to those in need. How to get assistance, become a volunteer or make a donation.
Updated Mar 16, 2021;
Those who are food insecure in New Jersey can get help from local and statewide food banks. The need for assistance has increased greatly since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
Here is a list of nonprofits and agencies that offer food assistance as a primary service in Monmouth County. A list of statewide agencies follows. These organizations are also in need of volunteers and donations; here are ways to volunteer and make donations.
To add a nonprofit organization or agency to the guide, email lobrien@njadvancemedia.com.