News, Events & Stories
May 10, 2023
Hunger Is a Big Problem, and Soup Kitchens Are Thinking Bigger
A recent edition of Food Bank News featured a guest opinion written by Brian Greene, CEO of the Houston Food…
May 1, 2023
Supporter Spotlight: Jackie Schiffer
Ms. New Jersey International focuses on NJ Hunger Heroes campaign
Jackie Schiffer wears many hats, and sometimes crowns. In addition to her day job as Director of Institutional Advancement at…
Apr 21, 2023
Want to Open a Soup Kitchen?
How-to book Mission Possible offers expert advice from longtime TASK leaders
Operating a soup kitchen can be very challenging but it also brings daily rewards to its volunteers as they do…
Apr 5, 2023
Honoring our Volunteers, the Lifeblood of TASK
April is National Volunteer Month
Everything we do at TASK is made possible by YOU, our volunteers. Every part of our operation relies on a…
Mar 28, 2023
NJ Food Security Advocate Visits TASK
TASK hosts Mark Dinglasan, Director of the New Jersey Office of the Food Security Advocate
On March 23, TASK enjoyed a visit from Mark Dinglasan, Director of the New Jersey Office of the Food Security…
Mar 28, 2023
Request for Quotation for Walk-In Refrigerator
TASK & Mercer Street Friends Soliciting Bids
TASK, in conjunction with Mercer Street Friends, requests a quotation for a walk-in refridgerator box. Please see the link below…
Mar 22, 2023
TASK Helps Patron Publish Third Book
Deb Kisela adds new book of poetry to her credits
TASK writer, Deb Kisela, has released her newest book, a collection of poetry entitled Short Poems of My Own. Kisela,…
Mar 7, 2023
Radical Hospitality Brings Empathy to the Forefront
Philosophy of Care Reminds Us to Ask 'How Can I help You?'
Since our founding 41 years ago, TASK has always sought to do more and do it better. From meal service…
Dec 1, 2022
Supporter Spotlight
Longtime Volunteer Bob Dietz Reactivates Popular ESL Program
In his 76 years, Bob Dietz has worn many hats: elementary school teacher; activist; drug rehabilitation counselor; social worker; and…
