Here’s your copy of Friends Talk 2024 – Mercer Street Friends’ annual newsletter featuring updates on mission-based initiatives supporting the Greater Trenton community.
Friends Talk Newsletter September 2024 Read More
Honoring New Jersey Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin
Award with an Introduction from CEO of Feeding America, Claire Babineaux-Fontenot
Mercer Street Friends Hosts Fourth Annual Leadership Awards Celebration Read More
We believe in the power of neighbors supporting neighbors. As the Food Bank of Mercer County, we are rapidly responding by providing food and resources to our more than 100 pantry partners throughout the county. It is through these partnerships we distributed over 6 million meals this year. But the need does not stop and we need your help.
The Power of Neighbors Supporting Neighbors Read More
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.
Human Connection is our Superpower Read More
To our supporters who donate time, talents, goods and services. To our community partners & pantry partners. To our Preschool & Community School families. To our generous donors and sponsors. To our dedicated Board of Trustees and Staff. THANK YOU!
A Huge & Heartfelt Thank You Read More
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.
Guest op-ed: Addressing the Silent Epidemic — Food Insecurity in Mercer County Read More
As the Food Bank of Mercer County, we know the stories of your neighbors experiencing hunger at unprecedented numbers. We continue to rapidly respond by providing food and resources to our 150+ pantry partners throughout the county.
Help your neighbors facing hunger this season Read More
Here’s your copy of Friends Talk 2023 – Mercer Street Friends’ annual newsletter featuring updates on mission-based initiatives supporting the Greater Trenton community.
Friends Talk Newsletter September 2023 Read More
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FriendsTalk Newsletter September 2022 Read More
New Jersey Food Bank CEOs Make a Statement to Commend Members of the Legislature As food banks, pantries, and individuals in need continue to struggle with historic inflation and the rising costs of food and transportation, this year’s New Jersey state budget provides critical funding for hunger-fighting programs. Across New
Funding to Fight Hunger Included in NJ State Budget Read More
Equitable Food Access Grant to Supply Nutritious Weekend Meals in BIPOC Communities for Food Insecure Students (January 28, 2022) Yesterday, Trenton Superintendent James Earle and Mayor Reed Gusciora along with Mercer Street Friends and the Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) teamed up to pack hundreds of meals for students
Starbucks Gives Mercer Street Friends $100K Grant for Send Hunger Packing Program Read More
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