|
Panera Bread Supports Food Service Training Academy
 Panera Bread recently presented a check for $10,000 to the Community FoodBank of New Jersey in support of its Food Service Training Academy. The Academy’s fourteen week program is for qualified applicants who are interested in a career in food services. It focuses on culinary arts, baking with hands-on training, cooking skills, and menu planning...
|
|
Opening of The Debra Ann Cronin Memorial Reading Room
 (click image to enlarge) |
The family of Debra Cronin has partnered with the Community FoodBank of New Jersey to memorialize her life by establishing the Debra Ann Cronin Memorial Reading Room at the Salvation Army Westside in Newark, site of one of the 10 Kids Cafes operated by the FoodBank.
Debra was a committed teacher and avid reader who died 10 years ago and her family and friends have honored her legacy by raising funds to provide furnishings and books for the children in Westside’s afterschool program.
The Community FoodBank’s Kids Cafes program provides hot meals, prepared by the students in our Food Services Training Academy, to 1000 children 5 days a week.
Pictured above with members of the Cronin Family at the recent Ribbon Cutting Ceremony are: Captains Curtis and Felicia Flora of the Salvation Army and Shay Jones, Kids Cafe Program Manager. |
|
|
|
Support the Community FoodBank of NJ by shopping at Amazon.com!  |
|
|
For the Community FoodBank of New Jersey, serving hope is just as critical as serving food.
We know that you feel the same way.
With your support, we can provide hope to the students in our Food Service Training Academy by teaching them the professional food service skills that can help them take a positive step towards the future.
Asmar Webb, a recent Academy graduate, walked away at the end of our 14-week course with a new job, a bright future and a changed perspective on life: |
| |
“The Academy gave me an opportunity—all they asked was that I take it. At first, I fought against it; but my teachers never gave up on me. They taught me patience, understanding and the value of teamwork. Thanks to them, I’m moving on to great things and helping others along the way.” |
|
When other doors have been closed, students find a place in which they can succeed at the Food Service Training Academy.
The Community FoodBank of New Jersey subsidizes this program, at no cost to the student, because we believe everyone deserves a chance. Click here to help us serve hope and change lives. |
Uncorked: 05.15.08
Join us for an evening of wine, food and friendship to benefit the Community FoodBank of New Jersey and people of your community. For more information, please call 908.355.3663 ext. 243 or click here.
|
 You can fight hunger right from your doorstep. On May 10th, just place your non-perishable food donation in a bag next to your mailbox. Your postal carrier will deliver the donation directly to the FoodBank in your area.
|
|
|
| Did You Know... |
- Other than a very modest decline last year, the proportion of people living in poverty has steadily been on the rise since 2000. Today, almost 37 million people live in poverty in the United States.
- The number of people in the U.S. without health insurance has grown to 47 million, the highest level on record. This includes more than 1 in 6 full-time workers and almost 9 million children.
|
- When it comes to the subset of working poor families, NJ again ranked 48th. Only 38% of eligible working poor people received food stamp benefits, compared to 51% nationally.
- The government defines poverty as an annual income of only $16,227 for a family of three.
Read more... |
|
|
|
|
|
Community Foodbank of New Jersey, ©2007
. All Rights Reserved. Site Designed by Inspira Web Design. |
|
