News, Events & Stories
Jun 1, 2022
Beautification & Bikes
TASK worked with Wills Kinsley, a Trenton artist and bike enthusiast, to create one of his signature bike racks.
For TASK patrons, bicycles are a popular mode of transportation.
Jun 1, 2022
Access to Healthcare
TASK works closely with local healthcare providers as part of our mission to improve our patrons' quality of life.
From educational classes about oral hygiene to emergency visits, the staff at KinderSmile Foundation's Trenton Oral Health Center have been exceptional partners.
Event
Jun 25, 2022
Jazz Comes to TASK
On March 25, celebrated Trenton jazz musician Rick Fiori—a world-renowned drummer, bandleader and teacher—performed during lunch service.
Funded in part by the New York Jazz Foundation, Fiori and his band had toes tapping and heads bopping to classic tunes ranging from Duke Ellington to Miles Davis.
Jun 1, 2022
What’s Cooking at TASK?
In 40 Years, Our Commitment to Fighting Hunger Remains Steadfast
In 1982, a small group of community organizers met in downtown Trenton to tackle the issue of hunger, which was a growing problem facing the Capital City.
Jun 1, 2022
Advocacy in Action
TASK Staff and Patrons Testify to Help Reduce Barriers to Identification in New Jersey
Individuals living in poverty, experiencing homelessness or in a transient living situation often don't have an official ID.
Jun 1, 2022
Todd Jackson: A TASK Success Story
From Meals to Music, TASK Patron Gains Confidence and a Career
Todd Jackson is a 60-year-old Trenton native who found himself at TASK's door after his release from prison.
Jun 1, 2022
Record-High Inflation Sets Off New Hunger Crisis
A Growing Number of Seniors, Kids and Working Families Don't Have Enough to Eat
The United States’ inflation rate recently hit a new high. The last year the country experienced inflation this severe was…
Jun 1, 2022
Inflation: The Regressive Tax
A Message From TASK's Executive Director
Inflation affects each household differently, depending on their circumstances, family makeup and age.
Jun 1, 2022
A Return to Tradition
TASK Re-opens Our Newly Renovated Kitchen with a Return to Traditional Meal Service
For 14 weeks this spring, TASK embarked on a massive renovation project to modernize and...
