Food Bank

CALL FOR ACTION – Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell speaks April 18 at the First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens’ Health Equity Symposium. New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell on April 18 called on faith communities across the state to move beyond awareness and into action on health equity, telling a symposium audience at First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens that …

The Township Council opened its April 14 meeting with a flurry of commendations and proclamations, recognizing a local service club’s donation to the Franklin Food Bank, celebrating the township’s business community, and designating April as the official month for multiple awareness and heritage causes. From food security to “Dark Skies,” the evening’s recognitions painted a portrait of a community that …

CORNERSTONE DONATION – Pastor Sung No of Praise Presbyterian Church presents Derek Smith, Executive Director of the Franklin Food Bank, with a $50,000 donation. (Photo: Franklin Food Bank.) Praise Presbyterian Church of Cedar Grove Lane recently donated $50,000 to the Franklin Food Bank’s “Franklin Cares Capital Campaign.” The donation is considered a cornerstone donation in the Food bank’s campaign to …

FOOD GIVEAWAY – Volunteers wait for the next cars to come in the March 31 food distribution at Franklin Middle School – Hamilton Street Campus. A large-scale food distribution, set to serve up to 500 families, was held March 31 at the Franklin Middle School – Hamilton Street campus. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings …

The Franklin Township Police Department is partnering with Goya Foods and several civic organizations March 31 in a large-scale food giveaway to as many as 500 families in need. The event is set to take place from 4-6 p.m. at Franklin Middle School – Hamilton Street Campus, 415 Francis Street. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township …

LENDING A HAND – Elizabeth Avenue School students and staff pose with Franklin Food Bank Executive Director Derek Smith after the students presented Smith with a $650 donation. Elizabeth Avenue School students and staff were all smiles December 17 as they continued their tradition of helping the Franklin Food Bank with a $650 contribution. The ceremonial check was presented in …

The Franklin Food Bank is one of 14 food assistance organizations receiving a total of $1 million from RWJBarnabas Health. The Food Bank Network of Somerset County and Elijah’s Promise of New Brunswick are also among the organizations receiving grants. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin …

Somerset County and The Food Bank Network of Somerset County are partnering to host an emergency food distribution event to support Somerset County residents that receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.  The event will take place at the Somerset County Public Works Complex at 411 Chimney Rock Road, Bridgewater, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on November 15. Don’t Miss Out! …

The Franklin Food Bank is one of 14 local feeding organizations receiving a total of $1 million in grants from West Orange-based RWJ Barnabas Health. The grants are meant to help organizations serving vulnerable communities across the state, according to a press release. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented …

A number of township restaurants are taking part in Franklin Township Restaurant Week, which runs now through November 8. The purpose of the week, which is observed nationally, is to allow township restaurants to showcase “the rich, diverse, and delicious dining scene right here in Franklin Township,” according to a press release. “Local restaurants will feature exclusive specials, prix-fixe menus, …