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Jan Curran with son Matt at a Turkey Trot Event
Aug 1, 2023

Remembering Jan Curran, Volunteer Extraordinaire

TASK reflects on the contributions of one of our most dedicated advocates
“She was most proud of her children. Second, her grandchildren. Third, TASK.” That’s how Ernie Curran remembers his late wife,…
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Efrain Calvente dines at TASK.
Jul 6, 2023

TASK is Food First & Much More

Why Our Longtime Model of Care is Trending Nationally
At TASK, we often say that hope begins with a meal. Individuals come to us because they are hungry, but…
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A woman in a blue shirt and lanyard smiles alongside families lined up at a TASK meal site in South Trenton.
Jul 3, 2023

New Liaison for TASK’s Community Meal Sites

Community-driven care is a top priority as demand for food and services grows
As hunger continues to surge nationwide, this has meant explosive growth for the TASK community meal site program – where…
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TASK Executive Director Joyce Campbell serves a patron a meal in TASK's dining room.
May 10, 2023

Hunger Is a Big Problem, and Soup Kitchens Are Thinking Bigger

A message from Joyce Campbell, TASK's Executive Director
A recent edition of Food Bank News featured a guest opinion written by Brian Greene, CEO of the Houston Food…
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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…
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Two volunteers prepare to serve meals at TASK's Escher Street dining room.
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…
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Mark Dinglasan, Director of the New Jersey Office of the Food Security Advocate, poses with TASK Associate Executive Director of Operations, Paul Jensen; TASK Executive Director, Joyce Campbell; and TASK Director of Programs & Services, Jaime Parker.
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…
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TASK patron Deb Kisela poses with books she has published with the help of TASK
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,…
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Dawana Richardson, Roy Richardson, Bernice Richardson, and TASK Associate Executive Director Paul Jensen at a dedication ceremony honored the late Bruce Howard, a beloved member of TASK's kitchen staff, at a ceremony with a plaque hung at TASK in his honor.
Mar 19, 2023

In Memory of Bruce Howard

Longtime TASK kitchen staffer is honored with a memorial plaque
Loyal. Dependable. Respected. That’s how the late Bruce Howard, a beloved member of the TASK kitchen staff, is remembered. It’s…
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