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As a way of expressing our thanks, we made a short video to show you that your contributions are well-spent and are making a difference in the lives of those we serve. Helping our neighbors is what we do, and it's all possible because of you.
ShopRite Partners In Caring/Cheerios Expressions of Hunger Winning Video: "The Red"
This short documentary explores the root causes of hunger in New Jersey Capital City, and how TASK is working to meet the needs of Trenton's poor and less fortunate.
Latest News & Events
Kids for TASK Launch
The Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (TASK) launched their 'Kids for TASK' program in the fall of 2012 to provide parents, grandparents, guardians and organizations such as schools, community and religious groups with a program to help kids build character while helping others. The program is taking off.
F/T VISTA Member Position
Holidays/Some weekends.
Skills needed: Volunteer Coordination, Social Media and Strong Computer Literacy.
Stipend: $13,000 Annually, plus Benefits and Education Award.
BA preferred.
Email Resume to: pego@trentonsoupkitchen.org
DEADLINE: 6/4/13
No phone calls accepted.
AA/EOE
VOTE FOR TASK TO WIN THE MACARTHUR FOUNDATION CONTEST! Voting ends May 16th!
Recently our Adult Education Program (AEP) students wrote some powerful essays about democracy. Our friends from Riverview Studios came over to film our students reading excerpts from these essays and submitted a 3-minute video to the MacArthur Foundation "Looking at Democracy" Contest.
Please vote for our video to win the contest! Public voting is available until 3pm on May 16th. Click here to watch the video and please vote for us.
Instructions for voting:
1.) Click this link: http://lookingatdemocracy.org/submissions/14818-we-the-people#vote_submission_14818
2.) Click the red button on the top right of the page that says "vote."
3.) It will send you to a new page to sign up for Challenge Post by entering your name, email address, and creating a password
4.) Once you enter your information, they will send you a confirmation email. Log in to your email and click the "verify your email" link
5.) Go to http://lookingatdemocracy.org/submissions/14818-we-the-people#vote_submission_14818 again and click "vote."
6.) Please help us spread the word!
TASK is excited to be featured on the radio at New Jersey 101.5FM!
Dennis Micai, TASK Executive Director, was interviewed by Matthew White of the Morning News. The story on TASK ran periodically at 101.5FM during the top of the hour newscasts at Noon, 2PM, 4PM, 6PM, and 9PM.
Additionally the story is online in the "What's so Great about the Garden State" section. Read and/or listen to the story here.
Irving Fryar Invitational Celebrity Golf Tournament
On Monday May 13th, Irving Fryar, a former Philadelphia Eagles player, will be hosting his annual Invitational Celebrity Golf Tournament. This year, TASK will be one of the beneficiaries. He is still looking for volunteers, golfers, and sponsors for the event.
If you are interested please contact Dennis Micai at dennism@trentonsoupkitchen.org or call him at (609)695-5456 x101.
Volunteer Family's Kids Grow Produce for TASK
Thanks to the Feder family for setting up a mini-farm this summer to grow produce to share with TASK! The boys are excited to harvest the bounty and share.
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton's Annual Spring Sale
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton's Annual Spring Sale is Saturday May 11, 2013 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. The event will be held at 50 Cherry Hill Rd. at Route 206, Princeton.
TASK Featured on National Television
On February 27, 2013, TASK Executive Director Dennis Micai did a live interview with Reporter Mia Toschi of the Ebru Today News Team.
Thanks to the 8th grade class of the Gilbert Iowa Middle School for raising over $1,000 for TASK
Thanks to the 8th grade class of the Gilbert Iowa Middle School for raising over $1,000 for TASK! When the students of the Iowa school heard about the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy, they wanted to do something to help. When they heard that TASK was serving more meals in the hurricane's aftermath, the students (organized by Principal Mr. Chris Billings) pulled together quickly and raised over $1,000 for the cause.
Welcome to the Emilio Papa Dining Room
When Emilio Papa entered the TASK Dining Room on January 16th, it felt like the red carpet of a Hollywood awards show.The cameras flashed and the video cameras started rolling to capture the joy on the face of our humble honoree.As the FunkTASKtiks played the song "Stand by Me," Emilio made his way down a receiving line of patrons, fellow Board Members, local non-profit leaders, elected officials, neighbors, friends, and family; shaking hands, giving hugs and warmly greeting each individual in the crowd.
Video: TASK Is Always There For You
As a way of expressing our thanks, we made a short video to show you that your contributions are well-spent and are making a difference in the lives of those we serve. Helping our neighbors is what we do, and it's all possible because of you.
TASK distributes 65 Thanksgiving baskets
In addition to the 600 hot Thanksgiving dinners we served at TASK on the holiday, we distributed 65 Thanksgiving baskets earlier in the week to families we regularly serve.
TASK Success Story Video Series
Riverview Studios is creating a video series of short TASK success stories. The second video in the series tells Joe's story of how he came to TASK to participate in our performing arts program and started studying in our Adult Education Program
TASK Success Story Video Series
Riverview Studios is creating a series of short TASK success story videos. The first installment, which features Eric, was released this week.
TASK Receives 7th Consecutive 4-Star Rating
In a letter dated July 11, 2011, Ken Berger, President & Chief Executive Officer of Charity Navigator wrote: We are proud to announce Trenton Area Soup Kitchen has earned our seventh consecutive 4-star rating for its ability to efficiently manage and grow its finances.
Tribute to Volunteers
The cornerstone of the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (TASK) is our volunteers. Our volunteers help prepare and serve meals, stock and maintain our food pantry, and pick up food from the local food bank as well as food donations from area stores.
The SHARE Project Video Wins 2nd Place in the Artist Visions Film Fest
The SHARE Project's Video, THE RED, won second place in the Artist Visions Film Fest video installation and it will be screened in September 2011 before the films at ACME Screening Room!
Adult Education Program (AEP) weekly writer workshop
This week, the Adult Education Program (AEP) weekly writer workshop chose the topic: "If you won a million dollars and could not use it for your family or yourself, what would you use the money for to help your community?" We received many beautiful responses.
SHARE Project Videos
We've uploaded some videos of our SHARE Project artists performing original poetry and music, including the performance of "Take Away" by Derrick "D9" Branch from the TASK Volunteer Brunch. Watch them on our YouTube Channel.
Fight Against Hunger: Trenton Area Soup Kitchen, ICNA Relief, Zubaida Foundation, Bucks County
This is an excellent video showing the great work done in collaboration with Zubaida Foundation.
We are in need of Food and Hygiene Donations
Delivery hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:00am to 5:00pm and Friday from 8:00am to 1:00pm.
If you have a vegetable garden we would love to have your fresh produce!
TASK is in need of Take Home Dinner Bags
TASK is in need of "take home dinner bags". These consist of Bumblebee or Starkest tuna salad or chicken salad with crackers, or an individual can of spaghetti or ravioli in sauce; a juice box; dessert; an individual serving of fruit; plastic spoon and a napkin.
TASK recently received this letter from a volunteer:
Trenton Soup Kitchen Staff,
To be honest, I wasn't very sure how I thought or felt about doing my community service hours at the Trenton Soup Kitchen. Not knowing what to expect I went in with a positive attitude and hopes for a new view on life. And I must admit that is exactly what I have left with. The general thoughts I had flew out the window when I was greeted by the staff. Everyone, right off the bat, had the smile and positive attitude that let me know they love their job and they were here to make a difference.
Former Board Chair Writes Book About TASK
In Plain Sight: The Story of TASK
By LEE SEGLEM
Copies of the hardcover edition of "IN PLAIN SIGHT – The Story of TASK" are available for $25 each, plus shipping and handling ($4 for 1, 2 or 3 books; $8 for 4, 5 or 6 books; $12 for 7, 8 or 9 books; and so on).
TASK Cookbook has finally arrived
The long awaited TASK Cookbook has finally arrived! It contains mouth-watering recipes from TASK volunteers, supporters, board members, staff , A-TEAM Artists, students, and patrons. In addition to recipes, the book contains beautiful artwork in full color from A-TEAM Artists.
In my mind this is what America is all about
Esther came to the United States in December of 2005. She is from Liberia, where women do not go to school. She became a student in the TASK Adult Education Program (AEP) in October of 2007. This is her first school. She is still learning how to read and write, but through the AEP writer's weekly workshop, she wrote the following essay with some help from her tutor, Lydia.
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