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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
Disney on Ice Performers and Global Spectrum Employees Bring Some Magic to TASK
In preparation for /Disney on Ice Presents Mickey & Minnie's Magical Journey/ coming to the Sun National Bank Center, Disney on Ice Performers and Global Spectrum Employees from the Sun National Bank Center volunteered at TASK on Tuesday, January 24th.
Whole Foods Market Caring for the Community will donate 5% of sales on January 11th
On Wednesday January 11th , Whole Foods Market Princeton will donate 5% of daily sales to the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen.
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.
Trenton Area Soup Kitchen and the New Jersey State Museum Partner to Help Those in Need This Holiday Season
(TRENTON, NJ) – As part of an ongoing commitment to support the Trenton community, the New Jersey State Museum will be accepting non-perishable food donations to benefit the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen now through February 22, 2012.
Cycle Kings of Trenton donate 100 winter coats to TASK
On December 21st, The Cycle Kings of Trenton led by William McCallum, President, donated 100 winter coats to the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (TASK).
Holiday Express Performs at TASK
Every year for the past 15 years, Holiday Express has thrown an amazing holiday party at the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (TASK). This year was no different. Thank you so much to the wonderful men and women of Holiday Express.
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!
Thanks to Voxware for participating in this year's Adopt-a-Family
Thanks to Voxware for participating in this year's Adopt-a-Family. This fine group of ladies and gentlemen made it possible for 9 families to have gifts for the Holidays this year.
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!
12th Annual Ernie White Band And Friends Christmas Benefit Concert
Come Celebrate The Holidays With Ernie And A "Who's Who" of Area Musicians As They Share The Gift Of Music To Help Those Most In Need on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011.
TASK Dental Program Seeks Oral Surgeon
Last year, TASK received a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to launch the Trenton Tooth Project (TTP), a partnership between TASK and the Henry J. Austin Health Center to provide dental care to the low-income individuals TASK serves who do not have dental insurance.
Union Baptist Church collects 410 pairs of new shoes for those in need
Thank you to Union Baptist Church on Pennington Avenue for conducting a new shoe drive that collected 410 pairs of new shoes for those in need.
Kiwanis Club of Bordentown Donates 850 Pairs of Socks
Thanks to the Kiwanis Club of Bordentown for donating 850 pairs of socks! From left: Raquel Parker, Chris Parker, and Kara Parker visited on November 11th to drop them off.
Girl Scout Troop 2192 conducts food drive and donates 1,230 cans of food and $200 to TASK
Thanks to these 5th graders from Girl Scout Troop 2192 of Newtown Bucks County for conducting a food drive and donating 1,230 cans of food and $200 to TASK.
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.
PNC Bank Supports TASK
On November 11th, 2011 representatives from PNC Bank visited the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (TASK) to take a tour and continue their longstanding support of TASK.
Church & Dwight donates 875 bagged lunches and a generous $10,000 check
Thanks to Church & Dwight Employee Giving Fund for donating 875 bagged lunches and a generous $10,000 check.
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.
Witherspoon Grill hosts the 3rd Annual Harvest and Music Festival
Thanks to the Witherspoon Grill in Princeton! On Sunday, October 9th, they hosted the 3rd Annual Harvest and Music Festival at Hinds Plaza. There was live music, food, pumpkin and face painting, even a pie-eating contest. A portion of the proceeds from all food and entertainment benefited TASK.
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 Meals Provide Relief to Trenton South Ward After Hurricane Irene
Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (TASK) recently teamed with Trenton City Councilman George Muschal to provide meals to those displaced by Hurricane Irene in Trenton’s South Ward.
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 2010 Annual Report
The TASK 2010 Annual Report that was recently mailed to our supporters contains various formatting errors that resulted from technical difficulties in the printing of the report. You may download our Annual report from our website. We hope that you will forgive these errors and continue to support TASK.
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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