News, Events & Stories
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...
Jun 1, 2022
Removing Barriers to Employment
TASK's Job Search Program Is Powered by Partnership and Creativity
Ask Job Specialist Paulash Banerjee what success looks like for the TASK Job Search program, and he’ll have 100 different answers.
Nov 17, 2021
A Vicious Cycle: TASK Helps Patrons Obtain IDs, Despite Challenges
TASK Case Manager Whitney Hendrickson knows all too well how important identification is to TASK patrons. In one case, a…
Oct 29, 2021
“No” Is Not An Option
It is often the most challenging moments in life that offer the greatest opportunities for growth. Back in March 2020,…
