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September Round-Up
Monthly staff meetings at Food Bank of South Jersey have been rescheduled! Instead of trying to remember if there’s been a holiday in the month to figure out if we’re closed the last business day of the month for all or half the day… the food bank will be CLOSED on the first Monday of [...]
An atmosphere ripe for progress
Lots of links today! First up this Wednesday, here’s a video about the generation that CBS & researchers have dubbed “lost.” As a member of this generation, I wouldn’t call us lost so much as losing in this economy. Many of us are service-oriented and uber-creative. We want to work and have independence. Job applications [...]
Hungerstock Happy
We at the food bank are positively pumped for Hungerstock! We have Patty Smyth & Scandal hailing from New York City. Former girlfriend to Richard Hell and heavily influenced by the punk scene in Greenwich Village, Patty did hits like ‘The Warrior’ as well as ‘Sometimes Love Just Ain’t Enough’ with Don Henley of the [...]
Food Insecurity Facts in the U.S.
Well, if you didn’t already know, millions of people across the United States are food insecure. The Kansas City Star has a good article about a report released by the USDA regarding consumption and food insecurity. Included are some quotes from Kevin Concannon, undersecretary for food, nutrition and consumer services at USDA. He said, [a]s [...]
Fight Hunger! Win Prizes!
Hey, you! Yes, you. Have you decided how you’ll take action against hunger for Hunger Action Month? Tell us what you’re up to so we can share ideas and find the most creative ones. Simply text HUNGERACTION + a description of your HAM action to the number 27138 or visit the online form HERE.
What-to-Read Wednesdays
As resident blogger of the Food Bank of South Jersey, I want to provide information about our goings on right here in south Jersey and resources to give you a fuller picture of what is happening in the realm of hunger–policy, programs, progress, etc. And so, welcome to the first What to Read Wednesday post. [...]
June 2011 Wrap-up
Just finished the monthly staff meeting. Our CEO, Val Traore, opened by sharing some of the ridiculous items people will shell out for, just because celebrities have used or been near them: combs, silverware, water bottled from a mug that Elvis didn’t finish, and several hundred dollars for captured air that had been breathed by [...]
Do you like to boogie woogie?
Music. Music makes the people come together. And the Food Bank of South Jersey is taking Madonna’s wisdom to heart this fall. On October 1, 2011, the Food Bank of South Jersey will pursue its mission to fight hunger with a fundraising event for the whole community! Join us for Hungerstock, an all-day music festival [...]
