News, Events & Stories
Feb 15, 2024
The Year in Review – TASK’s 2023 Impact Report
TASK served nearly half a million meals in 2023 — the most ever in our 42 year history — thanks to your support. The soup kitchen also offered wrap-around care to nearly 4,300 people.
Event
Sep 15, 2023
Raising Awareness, Building Community
On Friday, September 15, TASK hosted our second annual community meal event to commemorate Hunger Action Month.
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,…
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
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.
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,…
