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TRENTON AREA SOUP KITCHEN (TASK) LAUNCHES FIRST-EVER ENDOWMENT CAMPAIGN
"The Keeping the Bowl Full" Endowment Campaign will ensure our ability to fulfill our mission for years to come. Some might say that this is not a propitious time to launch a major Endowment Campaign. We disagree. The increased demand for our services triggered by the economic crisis emphasized how crucial it is that TASK be there to feed whoever becomes hungry in our community."
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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
TASK Partners with Princeton United Methodist Church to Open New Meal Service Site
The Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (TASK) has partnered with the Princeton United Methodist Church (PUMC) to provide free, hot, nutritious meals to local residents in need. Starting June 6th , the "Princeton Cornerstone Community Kitchen" will begin serving TASK meals from the Sanford Davis room at the Princeton United Methodist Church, located at Nassau St. and Vandeventer Ave every Wednesday from 5:00pm to 6:30pm.
Adult Education Program Assistant
TASK is seeking a part-time Adult Education Program Assistant through the NJ Bonner AmeriCorps Program to assist the Adult Education Coordinator and IT Program Specialist in carrying out the daily tasks at the soup kitchen. This Assistant will work directly at TASK. This is a one-year, 900 hour position.
TASK Expands Hightstown Meal Service to Second Night
In collaboration with The First Presbyterian Church of Hightstown, Rise: A Community Service Partnership, and The First United Methodist Church of Hightstown, the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (TASK) is now offering a second night of free meal service in Hightstown.
Five Students from TASK Pass the GED Test
On April 26, 2012, five students from the TASK Adult Education Program (AEP) passed their GED (General Educational Development) tests.They now have the equivalent of a high school diploma. This is no easy feat - 1 out of every 3 high school graduates would not pass the test.Congratulations to these five students! We are proud of you. This raises the number of TASK students who have passed the test to eighteen in total since July 2011.
TASK Volunteer Brunch 2012
This year, 56 volunteers attended TASK's annual "Thank You Brunch" on April 21, 2012 at TASK. As always, the kitchen staff, led by Sam Johnson, provided an excellent meal that everyone enjoyed.
UU Princeton Congregation's Annual Spring Sale to Raise $20K-plus for Local Charities
Rummage sales are a dime a dozen, but the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton's annual super-sized Spring Sale consistently raises thousands for local charities. This year, Saturday, May 12, 9 am - 2 pm (rain or shine), the congregation hopes to raise $20,000 for non-profits providing emergency food, shelter, education and other services in Mercer County. UUCP is at 50 Cherry Hill Rd (junction of Route 206).
Crystal Raines created "End Homelessness Day" and organized a food and donation drive for TASK
Crystal Raines is a 6th grader at Roosevelt Public School. As part of an assignment, she created "End Homelessness Day" and organized a food and donation drive for TASK.
Priscilla Gilman visited TASK on April 30th, 2012
TASK's building was named for her late husband, Edward, who was a long-term chair of TASK's board and was instrumental in the construction of TASK's first permanent home at 72 1/2 Escher Street.
Communication and Volunteer Management Coordinator
The NJ Bonner VISTA Fellows Program is seeking a Communication and Volunteer Management Coordinator to increase the awareness of Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (TASK) and recruit specific skill-based volunteers. This Coordinator will work directly at TASK in Trenton, NJ.The Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (TASK) provides more than 3,000 free meals per week to people in need in the Trenton area.
Amani's Appeal: Three Hundred Times Thirty
Amani is a freshman at Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart. In honor of TASK's upcoming 30th anniversary, she is asking 300 people to each donate at least $30 to the Soup Kitchen.
TASK Spring Egg Hunt
On April 6, 2012, TASK closed to the patrons at the regular time at 1 pm. For the next 90 minutes the Princeton Meeting (Society of Friends) and members of the TASK staff set up for the Spring Egg Hunt. The dining room was turned into a play land for kids with stations for specific give away. Each location had someone ready to greet and help the kids.
Wells Fargo makes a $5,000 donation to TASK
Representatives of Wells Fargo visited TASK on April 5th to make a $5,000 donation.
Thanks to Sherri Sharp and her family for providing a special treat for TASK patrons
On March 22nd, Sherri Sharp and her family provided a special treat for TASK patrons. Sherri's delicious homemade lasagne! Sherri baked enough lasagne to serve to all patrons who came to TASK for dinner that night (over 300 servings)!
St. Paul's School in Princeton has a Knockout Tournament to benefit TASK
Thanks to the basketball team of St. Paul's School in Princeton for having a Knockout Tournament to benefit TASK. The 7th grade Varsity Boys and Girls teams hosted the "Knock Out Hunger" Tournament and raised $372 for TASK.
Homeless Person by Michelle Miller
Michelle is a student in TASK's Adult Education Program and she has been working especially hard on her writing skills. This excellent essay she wrote on February 29th earned her an A+ and she is eager to share it with the world
Youth Group of the First Presbyterian Church of Cranbury raises money for TASK
Thanks to the Youth Group of the First Presbyterian Church of Cranbury for raising money for TASK through the "Souper Bowl of Caring" campaign that the church held on Super Bowl Sunday.
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. makes a generous donation of $75,000 to TASK
Thanks to Church & Dwight Co., Inc. for making a generous donation of $75,000 to the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (TASK) in December of 2011.
JK Group donates $12,000 to TASK
Thank you to JK Group! The employees raised $4,000 through a variety of month-long events and JK Group double matched this amount for a total donation of $12,000. Thank you very much!
Thanks to Bloomberg for donating 504 "Well-Being" bags to TASK
Thanks to Bloomberg for donating 504 "Well-Being" bags to TASK containing scarves, gloves, socks, hats, wipes, chap sticks, toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, soap containers, shampoo, and deodorant. We truly appreciate it!
Help TASK win $500 by liking our cause on Facebook!
TASK has entered the contest to be a "favorite cause" on JChoice.org! Please vote for us!
Hightstown Soup Kitchen Grand Opening is a Success
The Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (TASK) has partnered with Rise: a community service partnership and the First United Methodist Church of Hightstown to open TASK’s first satellite soup kitchen site outside the city of Trenton.
Rush Holt Visits TASK
On October 11, Congressman Rush Holt visited the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (TASK) to unveil an AmeriCorps grant that was used to hire 15 new workers to "combat unemployment in Trenton by raising new funds for four local non-profit agencies.
Janssen Scientific Affairs delivers 46 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches
Thanks to the team from Janssen Scientific Affairs for making and delivering 46 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches
A picture of our band, The FunkTASKtiks featured in The Times
The Times featured a picture of our band, The FunkTASKtiks, playing with The Arc Mercer at Septemberfest this weekend.
TASK Recognizes Adult Education Program Students
Making a commitment to go to school, study, and learn isn't easy, especially when you are an adult. On Friday, August 26th, TASK's Adult Education Program held its annual Student Recognition Breakfast to celebrate the individuals who choose to pursue their education through our program.
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.
Soup kitchens and food banks in N.J. overstressed by increasing need by Samantha Costa, The Times
Check out this informative article about hunger that was printed in The Times on Saturday, July 2nd. TASK Executive Director, Dennis Micai, was quoted in it. Click here for the full article.
Pond Road Middle School teachers volunteer at TASK
For the past two years, the teachers at Pond Road Middle School in Robbinsville, NJ, have been very supportive of the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen. A committee of teachers meet to plan the volunteer efforts and donations. Every month a group of teachers volunteer at the First Baptist Church South Trenton Soup Kitchen site to help serve meals.
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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