Friends Talk Newsletter 2025
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NJ Food Banks’ Joint Statement on Changes to SNAP
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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Addressing the Federal Budget Reconciliation Bill
A Message From Bernie Flynn Dear Friend, With the passage of the federal reconciliation bill earlier this month, access to food and healthcare will become even more difficult for those we serve. In every corner of Mercer County, families, children, senior citizens, veterans, and individuals with disabilities will feel the
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The Promise We Keep
In 1958, a promise was made to our neighbors in Trenton and Mercer County. Mercer Street Friends, founded by Quakers as a community center at 151 Mercer Street in Trenton, was an organization that took to heart the needs of those who were hungry, who required emotional support, and who
Your Generosity Will Fill Plates and Hearts
As the holiday season approaches, we are reminded that hunger is persistent and pervasive – in Mercer County, throughout New Jersey, in every corner of our nation, and across the globe. Mercer Street Friends, the food bank of Mercer County, sees our neighbors stand in line, awaiting a food bag for
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Human Connection is our Superpower
Human connection is our superpower. Our programs – focused on food, family, and education – are based on seeing first-hand, the power of people helping people. Mercer Street Friends responds to our neighbors throughout Mercer County, thanks to you. We invite you to join us in reflecting on the power of these vital programs and those who make them possible, through the human connection.
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Guest op-ed: Addressing the Silent Epidemic — Food Insecurity in Mercer County
In the heart of New Jersey lies a shadowed reality that often goes unnoticed amidst our thriving communities—the silent epidemic of food insecurity. Mercer County, a region known for its cultural diversity and economic vitality, faces an escalating crisis that demands immediate attention.
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