News, Events & Stories
Nov 22, 2023
“Thanksgiving at Home” Baskets Deliver Holiday Spirit
Some 400 families across Trenton received "Thanksgiving at Home" baskets as part of TASK's annual holiday program.
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.
Sep 1, 2023
2023 Hunger Relief Impact Report
Over the fiscal year ending July 2023, TASK prepared and served nearly half a million meals to feed our community. And we reached a new milestone: 6.5 million meals served since our founding in 1982.
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 3, 2023
New Liaison for TASK’s Community Meal Sites
Community-driven care is a top priority as demand for food and services grows
As hunger continues to surge nationwide, this has meant explosive growth for the TASK community meal site program – where…
Jul 1, 2023
TASK & New Jersey Are Turning Hunger into Hope
CEO Joyce E. Campbell highlights statewide ‘food security’ wins in special Q&A
Over the past year, TASK CEO Joyce Campbell has been hard at work engaging community stakeholders as she led the…
May 15, 2023
TASK Presses Congressional Leaders for More Hunger Relief
CEO Joins Other NJ Advocates at National Anti-Hunger Conference
TASK CEO Joyce Campbell urged federal officials for more support to alleviate hunger and food insecurity in New Jersey and…
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.
