News, Events & Stories
Nov 20, 2023
Taking the Wheel to End Hunger in Trenton
A Message from Joyce Campbell, TASK's Executive Director
To meet the steadily climbing demand for TASK meals, we are launching a new mobile soup kitchen in early 2024.
Nov 20, 2023
Driving Hunger Out of Our Community
New TASK to-go truck means the soup kitchen can serve more meals in more places.
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.
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 3, 2023
New Liaison for TASK’s Community Meal Sites
Explosive growth in our community meal site program has prompted TASK to hire a new coordinator to better serve our neighbors in need.
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.
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…
Apr 21, 2023
Want to Open a Soup Kitchen?
How-to book Mission Possible offers expert advice from longtime TASK leaders
Operating a soup kitchen can be very challenging but it also brings daily rewards to its volunteers as they do their part to help alleviate the pain and indignity of hunger.