There are a host of exciting events in the coming months to help our cause of fighting hunger and poverty. Take Action today!
Major Donation by Tyson
Tyson recently donated 15 tons of protein to Community FoodBank of New Jersey - Southern Branch in celebration of Professional Chef's Week.
This is the tenth year Tyson has made this generous donation. The protein given by Tyson brings the company’s total in-kind donations since 2000 to more than 75 million pounds. Last year alone, Tyson donated nearly eight million pounds of protein to Feeding America.
Shown here Paul Dombroski, Sales Manager, Venture CDC Sales Group; Chef Willie Lewis from the PACAS; Beverly DiMeglio from Venture CDC Food Brokerage, Donna Megronigle, VentureCDC: Margie Barham, executive Director of the CFB/Southern Branch; and John Reardon, regional manager Food Service Group Tyson Foods.
The Community FoodBank of New Jersey – Southern Branch is a proud community partner of the United Way of Atlantic, Cape May and Cumberland counties
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Beach Ball Helps Feed the Hungry
Over 150 fun-lovers kicked off their shoes and enjoyed the first Beach Ball which raised $30,000 for the Community FoodBank of New Jersey - Southern Branch. The event was held June 4 at Atlantic City County Club and included a showcase of foods from area restaurants, music from the Rocktologists a group of physicians, local TV, radio and newspaper celebrity bartenders and a silent auction. The Community FoodBank of New Jersey - Southern Branch serves Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland counties. In 2009 it distributed a record-breaking 5.7 million pounds of food, which was an increase of over 36% from the previous year. The funds will go to support the FoodBank’s mission of fighting hunger and poverty in New Jersey.
Nita Bailey gets a Virgin FoodBank Fizz from Celebrity Bartender Prajakta Harshe of EHT as Charles Fahy from Atlantic City Country Club and Television personality Lisa Johnson looks on.
Chance Auction a Big Success
Over 350 people showed that they indeed have a heart for the hungry --raising over $30,000 at the 15th Annual Have a Heart for Hunger Chance Auction to benefit the Community FoodBank of New Jersey/Southern Branch.
The April 10 event was held for the first time at the Shore Mall in Egg Harbor Township.
