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Bernadette Trapp is Leading the Trenton Community Schools Initiative with Heart

December 11, 2025 / Blog Posts

When Bernadette Trapp retired from the Trenton Public School District after nearly four decades of service, she knew she wasn’t stepping away from education – she was stepping further into her purpose. Throughout her career, she had been a teacher, a school-based reading facilitator, a principal, and an administrator, working […]

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Hope Fuels Everything We Do — Thanks to You

December 8, 2025 / Blog Posts, CEO Message

There’s a saying that goes, “A little hope can feed a lot of dreams.” At Mercer Street Friends, hope is at the heart of everything we do – fueling us through challenge and change, driving us to nourish those who are hungry, uplifting families in need, and opening doors to education and services. This year

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Summer Bridge 2025 Update

August 4, 2025 / Blog Posts, Community Schools

From skydiving simulations to building bridges (literally!), our students are soaking up every moment of learning, laughter, and adventure during this year’s Summer Bridge Program! Whether its picking fresh fruit straight from the farm, diving into their favorite books, or getting creative with comic books and fashion design — one

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NJ Food Banks’ Joint Statement on Changes to SNAP

July 23, 2025 / Blog Posts, CEO Message

Statement from Bernie Flynn, CEO, Mercer Street Friends; Elizabeth McCarthy, President & CEO, Community FoodBank of New Jersey; Fred Wasiak, President & CEO, Food Bank of South Jersey; Triada Stampas, President & CEO, Fulfill; and Mark Valli, CEO, Norwescap At a time when so many of our neighbors are already

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