MONMOUTH COUNTY — Fulfill, the food bank dedicated to ending hunger in Monmouth and Ocean Counties, has received a $50,000 grant from Bank of America (BofA). The grant will help fight food insecurity by getting nourishing supplies into the hands of those who need it most, through any one of Fulfill’s 300 pantry partners.
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“With the demand for food in Monmouth and Ocean Counties up 65 percent over last year, we greatly appreciate the support we have received from Bank of America,” said Triada Stampas, Fulfill President and CEO. “Through monetary support, food or volunteer hours, by working together we can address and tackle the ever-growing needs of our communities — with the goal of creating a diverse supply of food and a network of distribution that will hold strong heading into our busiest time of the year.”
The grant is part of Bank of America’s philanthropic giving efforts in local communities. Awardees were selected for their commitment to addressing basic needs and workforce development for individuals and families.
In addition to their monetary support, Bank of America employees recently volunteered to distribute food at Fulfill’s weekly Pop-the-Trunk food distribution, which serves over 225 families each week by providing both perishable and non-perishable food items.
“We are grateful for Fulfill’s tireless work to ensure our neighbors in Monmouth and Ocean Counties have access to nourishing food,” said Alberto Garofalo, president, Bank of America New Jersey. “As the demand and cost for food continues to rise, Fulfill remains committed to win the battle against hunger.”
About Fulfill
Fulfill, the Food Bank for Monmouth and Ocean Counties, has been providing food for families at the Jersey Shore for more than thirty-five years. We supply over 1.2 million meals per month by distributing food to nearly 300 partner agencies in Monmouth and Ocean Counties, including soup kitchens, food pantries, and shelters, and by delivering food to families, children, seniors, veterans, and more.
Fulfill also offers a suite of programs to connect people to the resources they need to become self-sufficient. Our team assists with applications for SNAP, affordable health care, and Medicaid. They also help with affordable housing applications, budgeting and money management, utility expenses, and senior services. Fulfill also provides community and school garden programs, and a 13-week culinary training program.
To learn more about their programs or how to get involved, visit www.fulfillnj.org
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