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2024 Hunger Action Month Event Puts the Focus on Community
On Friday, September 13, TASK hosted our third annual community meal & BBQ to commemorate Hunger Action Month, a time when relief agencies join together to raise awareness about food insecurity, which is surging across the U.S.
May 1, 2024
Empowering Advocacy Through Storytelling
TASK’s Radical Hospitality Coordinator, Anita Rivera, who oversees and manages the dining room, and Case Manager Erykah Jones, who helps to connect people in our community to the resources they need, recently graduated from the prestigious Garden State Leaders program.
Nov 21, 2023
Guest OpEd: Addressing the Silent Epidemic in Mercer County
In the heart of New Jersey lies a shadowed reality that often goes unnoticed amidst our thriving communities—the silent epidemic of food insecurity.
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 Jan.
Jul 6, 2023
Why TASK's Longtime Model of Care is Trending Nationally
The soup kitchen advocates wrap-around social service care as one of the more effective ways to help lift people out of poverty and hunger. Food banks are now following suit.
Jul 1, 2023
TASK & New Jersey Are Turning Hunger into Hope
In this special Q&A, TASK CEO Joyce Campbell highlights statewide ‘food security’ wins and TASK's vision for the future.
May 15, 2023
TASK Presses Congressional Leaders for More Hunger Relief
TASK CEO Joyce Campbell urged federal officials for more support to alleviate hunger and food insecurity in New Jersey.
Apr 15, 2023
Renewing Our Commitment to the Community
A Letter from Executive Director, Joyce E. Campbell
For nearly a year, TASK has engaged our patrons, staff, and community stakeholders in a thoughtful series of discussions concerning…
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…