Toni’s Kitchen would like to thank everyone who participated in our 4th annual “Neighbors Feeding Neighbors” Community-Wide Food Drive as part of the National 9/11 Day of Service. Neighborhood “Ambassadors” collected healthy non-perishables in support of the Toni’s Kitchen Backpack Program. The Backpack Program provides nutritious food staples like oatmeal, tuna and peanut butter, in…
Toni’s Kitchen has released results of the latest survey of our guests. We surveyed 105 guests of Toni’s and asked them questions about their health, their food needs, and their social life. The survey shows that our guests are a diverse group with specific needs. Gathering the information through this survey will help us tailor…
Looking to serve your community and fight hunger right here in our community? We’ve got some great ideas on how you can help: 1. Donate. Your donation to Toni’s Kitchen helps us fulfill our mission of feeding our guests and those in need in the community. It’s easy to do! Just click here: https://4agc.com/donation_pages/057d0c3a-22c0-4e3c-b1fa-0c33e1da1b3a 2. Volunteer.…
Food insecurity in families can be especially devastating. Inadequate nutrition impacts early brain development, increases the potential for learning gaps and emotional disabilities in children and contributes to stress and instability in families. Toni’s Kitchen provides backpacks filled with healthy foods to families with food need. We do this through community partnerships with tutoring programs,…
Have you ever wondered what happens to a child who ages out of foster care? Are they completely on their own? CarePlus of New Jersey steps in to help these young adults, aged 18-21, transition into independence through supportive housing and skill development programs. These young adults learn how to manage money, drive and take…
WMBC-TV in Newton, NJ, aired a news report on Thursday, May 3, on our Healthy Backpack Program featuring our own Stacey Cooper! Here’s their report:
Volunteer Profile: Aneekah Uddin by Suzanne Roth “Once you volunteer at Toni’s Kitchen, it opens your eyes to a hidden hunger problem you didn’t even know existed in the suburbs.” —Aneekah Uddin Aneekah Uddin is passionate about ending hunger and the stigma attached to food insecurity. The 17 year old Montclair High School junior says…
At Toni’s Kitchen, nutrition is a critical part of our mission. We provide food to those in need in our community, and because of that, we always want to make sure that the food we provide is as nutritious as it can be. Sue Burgio is a volunteer who works with Toni’s Kitchen on nutrition. …
Toni’s Kitchen is looking for some help in our garden! We are looking for someone to lead our gardening efforts for this season. We’re also interested in anyone willing to volunteer to help us in our gardens. In our small but productive gardens, we grow vegetables and herbs to add to the meals that we…
Need community service hours? Toni’s Kitchen needs food for our Backpack Program, so let’s work together! Doing your own local food drive is a great way to get community service hours and help fight hunger right here in our area. Download our flyer to hand out to neighbors and friends and collect donations for our…
